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Fall Prevention Awareness Week: Five Ways to Reduce Risks at Home in Melbourne and South Brevard County
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, observed September 21–25, 2026, is an opportunity to discuss one of the most important safety concerns affecting older adults.A fall can occur during ordinary...
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Summer Heat and Older Adults: Staying Safe in Melbourne and South Brevard County
Summer in Melbourne and South Brevard County means warm temperatures, humid afternoons, and plenty of opportunities to spend time outside. But for older adults, Florida's summer heat can create...
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Five Home Safety Improvements That Support Aging in Place in Melbourne and South Brevard County
For many older adults in Melbourne and South Brevard County, remaining in a familiar home is an important part of maintaining independence.Home is where daily routines feel comfortable. It's...
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Hurricane Season and Seniors: Creating an Emergency Care Plan in Melbourne and South Brevard County
June marks the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season, and for families throughout Melbourne and South Brevard County, preparing for severe weather is an important part of living in coastal Florida...
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5 Key Areas for Promoting Winter Safety for Seniors
When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather and it’s important that they, and those who care for them, take certain...
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Why Falls Happen and What You Can Do About It
Click to download "Speak Up: Reduce Your Risk of Falling" now While falls can happen all year 'round, this is a time of the year when seniors can be even more susceptible to an...
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Stroke Awareness Month: Types of Stokes and How to Recognize the Signs
A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. According to the CDC, a stroke occurs when there is a disruption in blood flow to the brain, leading to brain damage and sometimes...
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Elevating safety standards to keep clients and caregivers safe
As we move into a new stage of these unprecedented times, we want to briefly pause and give thanks to BrightStar Care nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and all of our...
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How BrightStar Care is keeping clients safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Nothing is more important than keeping our most vulnerable population safe during this period of uncertainty. BrightStar Care is committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients...
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A Discharge Planner perspective on Safe Home Care
BrightStar Home Care in Brevard County Shares The Perspective of A Discharge PlannerSafe Home Care from the Perspective of a Discharge Planner, by Cameron Svendsen, LCSW I was a hospital social...
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