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  • When “Never Too Late” Applies: Mammograms for Older Women
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    When “Never Too Late” Applies: Mammograms for Older Women

    October 15, 2025

     October brings the pink ribbons, the awareness walks, the reminders that breast cancer isn’t picky about age. Many articles focus on younger or middle-aged women, but what about women...

  • As Seasons Change, So Does Care: When 24-Hour Home Assistance Matters
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    As Seasons Change, So Does Care: When 24-Hour Home Assistance Matters

    October 3, 2025

    There’s something about October…the air chills, the leaves turn amber, and we get quiet reminders that time is passing. For families caring for aging loved ones, that passage of time...

  • Knowing Care: What True Home Care Looks Like in Maple Grove & Andover
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    Knowing Care: What True Home Care Looks Like in Maple Grove & Andover

    September 26, 2025

    When we say “Knowing Care,” we mean more than showing up. We mean care that understands. In Maple Grove and the surrounding region, that kind of knowing care changes lives, and it&rsquo...

  • Disease Literacy: Words Can Save Lives
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    Disease Literacy: Words Can Save Lives

    September 17, 2025

    When someone hears the words “disease literacy” they might think it is just about doctors talking plainly. It is that, but a lot more. Disease literacy means understanding enough about...

  • When Silence Speaks: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health — Why Home Care Matters
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    When Silence Speaks: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health — Why Home Care Matters

    September 3, 2025

     September rolls in, and along with cooler air and falling leaves comes a quieter kind of awareness. It’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It’s also National Recovery Month...

  • August Reminder: Immunizations Matter
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    August Reminder: Immunizations Matter

    August 20, 2025

    August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a time to spotlight that vaccines are not just for kids. They protect people of all ages, especially those whose immune systems are weaker,...

  • August is National Wellness Month: Elevating Wellness in Maple Grove & Andover
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    August is National Wellness Month: Elevating Wellness in Maple Grove & Andover

    August 5, 2025

      August marks National Wellness Month, an annual observance dedicated to helping people build a better lifestyle through healthier routines, stress management, and self‑care strategies....

  • World Brain Day: Why Brain Health Matters at Every Age
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    World Brain Day: Why Brain Health Matters at Every Age

    July 22, 2025

    Each year on July 22, World Brain Day shines a global spotlight on brain health and neurological disorders. While the observance is international, the message is personal: taking care of your brain...

  • July Is UV Safety Month: How to Stay Sun Smart in Maple Grove & Andover
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    July Is UV Safety Month: How to Stay Sun Smart in Maple Grove & Andover

    July 10, 2025

     Every July, the nation observes UV Safety Awareness Month to remind everyone that ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and certain artificial sources, is the leading cause of most skin...

  • How Routine and Structure Support Cognitive Health in Alzheimers Care
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    How Routine and Structure Support Cognitive Health in Alzheimers Care

    June 30, 2025

    June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the most pressing challenges facing older adults and their families today. At BrightStar Care of Maple Grove and...