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Although it's an ancient form of exercise, yoga might not be the first type of exercise your senior thinks of when her doctor tells her that he wants her to start moving more. It's a great...

Deep vein thrombosis, blood clots that occur in the deep veins of the body, most often in the legs, can be a very serious condition for your elderly parent. As a family caregiver it is extremely...

Dialysis is a treatment used to help someone with kidney disease to eliminate waste from the body. In other words, it takes over the job of the kidneys. Depending on the kind of dialysis the doctor...

Many elderly adults can live independently in their own home and take care of themselves well. However, many seniors reach a point where they are no longer able to complete the routine duties and...

They've been there for you. From a bruised knee to a broken heart, your parents have been there to support you through it all. They're getting older. It's important to talk to your...

BrightStar of Jupiter/Martin County has received the distinguished Best of Home Care – “Leader in Excellence Award” from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for...

The shortest month of the year also happens to be National Time Management Month, so break out your calendar and your scratch paper so you can get your schedule back on track.Slow Down for a Minute...

Although it is not as prevalent as many other cancers, pancreatic cancer still claims thousands of lives each year. Greater awareness can lead to early detection and better survival rates. Family...

According to AARP, one in five older adults is an elder orphan, or is at risk for becoming one. An elder orphan is a person who has no spouse or children to take on caregiving duties, should the...

Tanya hosted a dinner party at her home for her family members. They played games, ate snacks, and enjoyed each other’s company. Everyone brought a favorite treat. When Tanya brought out a...