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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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Urgent Call For Blood Donors: Blood Drives In Escondido
The Blood Supply has Dwindled After Donations Lagged During the Fourth of July Holiday Week, According to the Red Cross. An emergency blood shortage in Southern California and across the...
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What Escondido and San Marcos Seniors Should Know about Chronic Kidney Disease
Escondido and San Marcos Seniors: March is National Kidney Month! Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern. CKD often goes undetected until it is very advanced (when...
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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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Elderly Pneumonia FAQ: Learn the Signs and Risks
If you help care for your aging parent, then you’ve probably heard the importance of taking preventative measures against pneumonia. That’s because seniors are much more prone to catching the...