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Managing Anger & Sundowners Syndrome in Loved Ones With Memory Loss
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many...
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5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career
Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...
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Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance
If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services. The basics of...
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Why Bicoastal Families Have Unique Needs When Securing Home Care for Aging Loved Ones
With each passing day, it seems the world gets smaller and smaller. First came automobiles and highways that connected cities and suburbs, allowing families to live and work miles apart from each...
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A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout
As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted...
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Does “Mom” or “Dad” Live Alone? (Reducing Household Risks for Seniors)
Many people worry about the well-being of aging loved ones. Independent-minded parents and relatives often insist they are perfectly fine. But concerned families realize these assurances cannot...
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Home Care Agencies Large and Small (Which is Best for You?)
It’s no secret there are many home care agencies in Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, and the adjacent communities. Los Angeles County forms a huge metropolis, and...
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Staying Connected with Your Senior Loved One in a Virtual World
Humans are social creatures who crave companionship, seek out personal connections, and find solace in shared experiences. The coronavirus pandemic began more than a year ago, and virtual...
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“Dad” May Say He’s A-OK this Father’s Day, but What if His Actions Suggest Otherwise?
Getting older is a part of life for all people regardless of past vitality. With that said, many dads have trouble accepting their own limitations as they age. And plenty of adult children fail to...
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BrightStar Care receives The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award reinforcing commitment to a higher standard of care and clinical quality.
We’re proud to have been awarded The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award, which reinforces our commitment to clinical quality to keep clients safe in their...