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Importance of ADLs After a Stroke
Having a stroke is an incredible life-changing moment, and it can affect the way you physically move and interact with your environment. After having a stroke, it’s important to focus on...
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BrightStar Care of West Portland Receives 2023 Best of Home Care -- Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards From Home Care Pulse
For Immediate Release: February 17, 2023, BrightStar Care of West Portland a leading provider of in-home care, assisted living, and medical staffing, announced today that it has received Home Care...
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What Are the Benefits of Autism Respite Care?
An individual with autism has difficulty communicating and interacting with others. It is a term used to describe a range of symptoms that are associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD...
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What It Takes to Care for Children: 5 Essential Skills of a Pediatric Nurse
You'll love being a pediatric nurse if you're passionate about caring for children! In addition to assessing and managing a patient's health, they are also responsible for managing the...
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Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention for the Elderly
Pneumonia is a serious infection in the lung tissue caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and can lead to fatal complications if not treated properly. The elderly population is more at risk of...
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How to Hire the Right Caregiver for Your Loved One: Five Different Types of Caregivers
What Is Caregiving? Maria has been caring for her elderly mother with love and dedication for years. Maria’s life is beginning to show the toll of working so hard for so long. Due to high...
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What Every Parent Should Ask When Hiring an At-Home Pediatric Skilled Nurse
Parents may find it difficult to hire a pediatric skilled nurse at home. Not only is it important to find someone who is qualified and experienced, but it is also important to find someone who will...
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The Benefits of Music in Elderly Care
We all know how important music is in our lives and how it has a profound impact on our lives. Our lives are enriched by music from infancy to old age. This is especially true for elderly care...
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5 Tips On Managing Medications for an Elderly Loved One
As we get older, managing our medications becomes more critical. For seniors, this is especially true. With age comes an increased risk of chronic conditions, often requiring multiple medications...
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How BrightStar Care Cares for those with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological illness, affects memory, thinking, and judgment. The condition is most common in people aged 65 and older but can affect anybody regardless of...