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Trach Vent Maintenance: Best Practices for Easier BreathingBlog
Trach Vent Maintenance: Best Practices for Easier Breathing
If you or a loved one relies on a tracheostomy (trach) and ventilator support, you know how crucial it is to keep everything running smoothly. At BrightStar Care, we're all about making this...
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Trach and Vent Care: Psychological Support in ArlingtonBlog
Trach and Vent Care: Psychological Support in Arlington
Tracheostomy and ventilator care represent a significant adjustment for patients and their caregivers, involving a complex mix of emotional, physical, and psychological challenges. This...
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Trach Vent Care 101: Understanding the Basics for Safer Patient SupportBlog
Trach Vent Care 101: Understanding the Basics for Safer Patient Support
In patient care, especially for those requiring respiratory support, understanding the intricacies of tracheostomy ventilator (trach vent) care is paramount. For healthcare professionals and...
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Breathing Easier: Best Practices in Trach Vent Maintenance and CareBlog
Breathing Easier: Best Practices in Trach Vent Maintenance and Care
If you or a loved one relies on a tracheostomy (trach) and ventilator support, you know how crucial it is to keep everything running smoothly. At BrightStar Care, we're all about making this...
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Why Choose BrightStar® Home CareBlog
Why Choose BrightStar® Home Care
Although we’re proud to be an award-winning home care brand that is consistently recognized for the quality of care we provide, that’s not why we...
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Managing Alzheimer's with Occupational TherapyBlog
Managing Alzheimer's with Occupational Therapy
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurological disorder, profoundly impacts lives, often leading to a loss of independence and a decline in cognitive and functional abilities. As the...
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The Benefits of Palliative Care for SeniorsBlog
The Benefits of Palliative Care for Seniors
What Is Palliative Care? Palliative care is specialized medical care focusing on relieving pain and minimizing the symptoms of an illness. While individuals may request curative treatment...
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What is SepsisBlog
What is Sepsis
What Is Sepsis?Sepsis is a medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers an extreme immune reaction. Instead of attacking the infection, sometimes the immune system starts to damage...
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Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous & Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food CakeBlog
Heart-healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous & Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake
Our lemon and dill poached salmon filet on a bed of couscous with peppers, tomatoes and onions with a side of steamed asparagus spears is both delicious and nutritious. It is paired with a ...
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s SyndromeBlog
Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Sundowner’s Syndrome
What is dementia? Dementia is a general term for cognitive decline that can be caused by several different neurodegenerative disorders affecting the brain and causing damage to brain...