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6 Ways to Help Your Elderly Loved One Safe in the Summer Heat
BrightStar Care, experts in home care in Orlando, want you to be aware of appropriate precautions to take, especially during the hottest months of the year, to help protect your elderly loved one...
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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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Aging at Home
The goal of many seniors is to stay in their home as long as possible. Most want to live in the environment that is most comfortable and familiar to them. They want to have privacy and to be able...
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5 Causes of Agitation Outbursts & How You Can Help
Almost daily, there are new challenges to face when providing care for an aging parent or other loved one who suffers from any form of dementia. One of the most prevalent challenges in dealing with...
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: What's the Difference?
One of the most frequently asked questions when people contact our home care in Orlando professionals at BrightStar Care is: “What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, and why do I...
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What Is Alzheimer’s? Five Frequently Asked Questions
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by 2030...
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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47...
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National Safety Month – Tips for Seniors
In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s become an increasingly popular option. With this in...
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How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
If you are a caregiver to an aging parent or another relative, you have no doubt experienced both the ups and downs to the responsibilities you have assumed. The leaders in in-home care in Orlando,...
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The Importance of Daily Routines for Those with Dementia
If you are a parent, you are aware of the importance of having an established routine for young children. Any disruption of the daily routine, even for logical reasons such as a birthday party or...