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Supporting COPD Patients: The Role of Medication Management for Caregivers
Caring for individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) requires a comprehensive approach beyond medical treatment. COPD is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions...
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Making Mealtime Easier for Stroke Patients: Adaptive Eating Utensils and Techniques
Mealtime can be challenging for stroke patients due to hand and mouth coordination, chewing, and swallowing difficulties. Loss of function in the upper limbs and impaired cognitive processes can...
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Essentials of Heart Care: Advantages of Promoting Wholesome Habits
Going through a heart attack, or what's known as an Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), can be super scary and overwhelming for you or someone close to you. But, there's hope in developing...
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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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Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones
The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...
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10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries
When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...
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Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors
A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...
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What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly
Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...