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Tips for Leading a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to commit to living a healthier lifestyle. Family history is one major risk factor for heart disease, but an unhealthy diet, lack of...
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Valentine’s Day Ideas For Seniors
The month of February is host to arguably the most romantic holiday, so it may come as no surprise that February is commonly referred to as the month of love. We mean, who wouldn’t love a holiday...
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Infusing Lives with Compassionate Care
Every January 25th is National Infusion Nurse's Day. Do you know what an infusion nurse does or the many ways they can help your loved one at home? What is an Infusion Nurse?Infusion Nurses are...
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10 Tips to Help the Elderly During Winter Months
10 Tips to Help the Elderly In Your Life This Winter1. Stock emergency resources in their homes. Emergency kits must be easily accessible and should include water, flashlight, batteries, radio, and...
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5 Health and Safety Tips for Oak Brook Seniors in Winter
January can not only bring a lot of beautiful snow, but also slippery ice and freezing temperatures. Whether you live up north where it easily drops below zero, or down south where it can cool down...
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Simple Steps to a Healthy Senior Diet This New Year
A Healthy Diet Made EasierEating healthfully doesn't have to involve hours in the kitchen. Consider these options for maintaining a nutritious diet in your senior years:Get help in the kitchen...
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Top New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers and their Aging Loved Ones
A new year means it’s time for a fresh start. It’s time to grab the reins on the things we’ve all been saying we are going to get around to doing but haven’t yet. When you have an aging loved one...
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5 New Year’s Activities Perfect for Seniors
New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your elderly loved one...
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12 BrightStar Care Highlights of 2016
1. Employer of ChoiceWe are thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. Only the nation’s top-ranking home care providers earn this...
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Making the Holidays Safe and Special for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and much was talked about. BrightStar Care’s very own dementia care expert and Chief Clinical Quality Officer Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC, and care...