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Make Control Your Goal with Blood Pressure
February is American Heart Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging Americans to know their blood pressure, and if it’s high, they want you to make control your...
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Some Answers for the Family Caregiver Who Is Spread Thin
Are you or is someone you know one of the more than 50 million Americans providing care for a loved one? If so, then you might also fall into the "sandwich generation," those family...
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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 accident. At...
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BrightStar's Network for Better Caregivers: Benefits of Social Networking Groups
The term social network refers to the web of social relationships that surround individuals. The provision of social support is one of the important functions of social relationships. Social...
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Maintaining a Professional Relationship
To maintain a professional distance, you should always remember that yourrelationships with your clients are professional, not personal. Defining the Relationship and the Different Types...
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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 precautions...
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Reaching Them Beyond the Dementia by Reminiscing
By Karen Everett Watson For those who care for someone with dementia, it’s often a daily struggle just to communicate. It can lead to a lot of frustration for everyone involved. Many elders who...
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