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Identifying & Addressing 10 Common Parkinson’s Symptoms
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It develops over time and worsens as the disease progresses. There is no known cure for Parkinson's, but...
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The Payer Cost of Congestive Heart Failure Management: A case study of cost savings with supportive in-home health care
The Challenge: Cost Containment for Chronic Conditions Management of Congestive Heart Failure is extensive and expensive, placing heavy demands on health care system resources due to...
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BrightStar Care 2021 National Nurses and Caregivers of the Year
In February, BrightStar Care announced the national winners of our annual Nurse of the Year and Caregiver ofthe Year awards at its annual conference. Our CEO and Founder, Shelly Sun made an...
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7 Strategies for Family Caregivers Dealing with Stress
Caring for an elderly family member can be extremely rewarding. For the recipient of the care, it provides the opportunity to share life experiences with someone close, deepening the familial...
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BrightStar Care® Agencies and Brand Recognized for Quality Care and Client Satisfaction
We are pleased to announce that 185 BrightStar Care® agencies have received one or more of the 2022 Best of Home Care® awards from Home Care Pulse (HCP)® for the high-quality care we...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
This article was written during the peak of the Omicron variant, as reflected by some of the information shared within it highlighting how important respite care can be during a national health...
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Tips to Help You or Your Loved One Avoid a Fall
Nobody wants to fall. Not only can a fall be embarrassing, it can also cause physical pain, broken bones, head injury, blood loss or death. That’s why we’re sharing tips to reduce the...
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Home Care
Family members are first in line for caregiving responsibilities, whether raising children or caring for a spouse, or aging family members. Yet, while home care has been around since 1965 when...
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Parent Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Having a parent newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease can be a surprise—or the diagnosis may confirm suspicions of memory loss. While grandma or grandpa may have been diagnosed with...
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A Life of Service with Veteran Chris McCreary, owner of BrightStar Care Northern Kentucky
After serving six years as a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy and nearly 26 years as a contractor with the Department of Defense, Chris McCreary now uses his military background to successfully...