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National Senior Citizens Day
On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 declaring August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day. This day was created as a day to support, honor and show...
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Medication Management Tips for Seniors
As a senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break down, the need for prescription medicines will likely increase. Keeping track of multiple medicines and all that comes with that...
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Beat the Heat With These Indoor Activities for Seniors
As July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s important to take care in the extreme heat, especially for seniors, who are more...
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Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Cataract Questions
Cataracts affect practically everyone over the age of 75. Even though they are common, they can still be challenging to navigate. Progressive vision loss can be a scary and uncomfortable...
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Top 6 Reasons to Work at BrightStar
1. FlexibilityThe flexibility we offer is one of our biggest differentiating factors between other agencies. Our employees get to choose their own schedules. We even encourage you to continue your...
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What are Bundled Payments?
“Any time you read about hospital finance or changing reimbursement models, the term "bundled payment" will come up without fail. Right now, nearly 500 hospitals have signed up to test bundled...
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Hear what Deborah has to say about working at BrightStar!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLFZYMO3zr8&feature=youtu.be Interested in working at BrightStar? Contact us to apply!
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How to Prevent Elderly Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over 65...
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Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities for Seniors
We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...