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Don't Slip Up. Learn How to Stop Falls in Their Tracks!
Ths is the time of year when falls happen most often, but they do happen all year long and are extremely dangerous, especially to seniors. The stats are not good. According to the Center for...
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“Happy Hour” for This Patient Fixed Unfailingly at 4 PM
Another true “Rosy Jozie” tale from BrightStar Care North-Suburban There’s more likelihood the sun will not set tomorrow than Betsy B., our BrightStar Care North Suburban client, will miss her 4 O...
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Everyday Ageist Remaks that Drive Seniors Batty
Thoughtless Remarks That Get Seniors Fighting Mad-- from Senior-Friendly BrightStar Care/North Suburban Watch your language around Baby Boomers and older seniors. They don't cotton to a lot of...
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NORTHSHORE NEWS, EVENTS AND RESOURCES FOR SAVVY SENIORS
Courtesy of BrightStar Care North SuburbanNORTHSHORE NEWS, EVENTS AND RESOURCES FOR SAVVY SENIORSDirect from the newly created newsy studios of BrightStar North Suburban on Skokie Blvd. in...
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Taking the Keys Away from Ms. or Mr. Daisy (Your Wonderful Folks)
Driving Isn't Safe Anymore. Here's How to Wrest Keys Away Before They're Hurt or Arrested -- BrightStar Care/North-Suburban Bless them, you love them, but you know it's time to...
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Sex and Dementia-- Prepare for Surprises
It Can be Embarrassing to Discuss, So Read About Sex and Dementia Courtesy of BrightStar Care/North Suburban We apologize beforehand to those people who might find this article a bit too...
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Alzheimer's & Dementia Medication Strategies
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of...
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Rx for Better Health? Studies Prove it's "Own a Pet."
Fido and Fluffy Have Healing Powers for Seniors and Others. Here's the Proven Research from BrightStar Care North SuburbanHere is one of a thousand inspiring stories about how much pets give to...
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Healthy Baking and Cooking Tips for Seniors
Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom...
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Questioning Medical Tests and Medications
Experts Agree that Seniors Should Avoid These Routine Exams and Unneeded Meds -- Reports BrightStar Care/Evanston It's common: you're facing minor surgery and your doctor orders...
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