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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond with an urgent...
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The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other...
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What Is Alzheimer’s? Five Frequently Asked Questions
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by 2030...
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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47...
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National Safety Month – Tips for Wichita Seniors
National Safety Month – Tips for Wichita Seniors In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s...
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Attention Seniors: BrightStar Care of Wichita Receives 2016 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award
Attention Seniors: BrightStar Care of Wichita Receives 2016 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice...
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In Home Care Can Make Home A Viable Wichita Senior Housing Option
In Home Care Can Make Home A Viable Wichita Senior Housing Option About 90% of seniors plan to live in their current homes for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the United States of Aging...
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Attention Wichita Seniors: Exploring the Possible Ties Between Blood Pressure Medications and Fall Risk
Attention Wichita Seniors: 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...
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10 Ways to Help a Wichita Senior Loved One Manage High Blood Pressure
10 Ways to Help a Wichita Senior Loved One Manage High Blood Pressure National Heart Month rolls on, and we’ve already looked at risk factors for high blood pressure and other preventative...
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How Many Risk Factors Do You Have for High Blood Pressure?
"Make Control Your Goal" is the theme for American Heart Month this year with a focus on controlling high blood pressure and an important part of this is knowing your risk factors for high blood...