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Join the BrightStar Care of Long Island Team for the Walk to Cure Alzheimer's 9/17
Help support our team in the Alzheimer's Walk for a Cure at Belmont Lake State Park Taking care of our mom who suffered from Alzheimer's was a privilege! To witness her kind spirit, her strong...
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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 North Shore Nassau County Seniors
Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities for North Shore Nassau County Seniors We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a...
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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...
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10 Activities to Do With a North Shore/Nassau County Senior Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Activities for the North Shore/Nassau County Senior with Alzheimer's The North Shore/Nassau County Senior and Alzheimer's: 10 Activities to do Together Alzheimer’s disease and other...
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Lightning Safety for Nassau County Seniors
Lightning Safety helps keep seniors safe in Nassau County According to the National Weather Service (NWS),lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times each year. While lightning...
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The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other...
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Events in Long Island/North Shore Nassau County
BrightStar Care of North Shore Nassau County is a proud community supporter of the following events:Community Educational Programs:Alzheimer's Association Education Opportunities The Alzheimer...
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Playground designed for disabled opening in Old Bethpage
BrightStar Care of North Shore/Nassau County would like to congratulate all who helped make the inclusive playground for disabled kids possibleNew Playground in Old Bethpage is handicap friendly...
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Five Tips to Care for a Loved One Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), most people tend to have a similar reaction: What does this mean? MS is an unpredictable, often debilitating disease of...