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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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Routine or Excitement: Which is more Beneficial?
As people age, there is a natural decline in physical and cognitive abilities and in independence. This creates a constant low-level buzz of anxiety over what activities these loved ones may or may...
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What Is Sepsis and How Can BrightStar Care Help?
Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the hospital after a procedure or treatment for another condition, but many people do not know what it is. In...
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Are You At Risk for Shingles?
Shingles is the common name of herpes zoster, which is caused by the virus, varicella zoster, better known as the chicken pox. After the chicken pox rash fades, the virus remains inside the body...
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Mental Training Exercises Proven to Improve Brain Function
Neuroplasticity describes lasting changes made to the brain throughout a person’s life. It is the brain’s ability to form new neural connections and reorganize itself as a response to both positive...
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Laughter May Be the Best Medicine for Senior Health
As individuals age, life tends to be more serious. There are fewer opportunities for the fun and laughter that filled childhoods, and this could have serious impacts on health. Dr. Jean-Paul...
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The Difference Between Occupational & Physical Therapy
The difference between occupational and physical therapy is actually more substantial than most people realize. Orlando home health care has changed in the past decade and either therapy can now be...
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The Importance of Senior Socialization
As life expectancy continues to increase, remaining active and socially engaged throughout an entire lifetime is significantly important. Regular interaction with others can stave off feelings of...
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Hearing Loss in Your Elderly Loved One
One of the most difficult areas to address with an aging loved one when providing senior home care in Orlando is the subject of hearing loss. When your father has asked you for the umpteenth time...
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Assisted Life Technology & Its Benefits for Senior Citizens
It should come as no surprise that technology programs are being developed and implemented in numerous assisted care and senior living facilities. The faces of senior home care in Orlando are...