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Uplifting Activities for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's
World Alzheimer's Month unfolds this September, and at BrightStar Care South Orange County, the emphasis is on the transformative power of engaging activities in enhancing the lives of those...
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Activities to Engage and Stimulate Someone with Dementia: Tips and Ideas
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior, and it can lead to a loss of independence and...
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Post-Operation Recovery In-Home: What You Need to Know
Undergoing surgery can be a life-changing experience. Whether it's a minor procedure or a major operation, proper post-operation recovery is essential for better outcomes. While some patients...
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Does My Aging Parent Need That Medication?
Polypharmacy refers to taking multiple medications often prescribed by multiple providers for various health conditions. While some conditions require more than one drug, the number of pills a...
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How to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions
Medications are a blessing and a curse. While we’re fortunate to have access to lifesaving, pain-relieving drugs, their abundance can lead to accidental drug interactions. It’s...
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Diet and Medications: Certain Healthy Foods Can Be Risky for Seniors
Managing a senior loved one’s medications and diet is a challenge many family caregivers face daily. Many clients are surprised to learn that certain otherwise healthy foods can...
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4 strategies when individuals with dementia refuse medication
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of...
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Medication Management Tips for Seniors
As a senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break down, the need for prescription medicines will likely increase. Keeping track of multiple medicines and all that comes with that...
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Medication Management for Seniors
Orange County Seniors Medication Management TipsManaging Medication Tips for Orange County Seniors As an Orange County senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break...
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Exploring the Possible Ties Between Blood Pressure Medications and Fall Risk
High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can lead to severe illness or even death. But did you know the same medication you may be using to treat this condition could also increase the...