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Did you know that nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with dementia? It's a growing concern for many families, as more than 11 million people in the US are unpaid caregivers for their loved ones. These caregivers provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care each year. If you or a loved one is affected by dementia, there are resources and support available. Educating ourselves about this disease is crucial in offering the best care possible.

Caring for a loved one is no small task. It can be a full-time job that requires constant commitment and support from family members and friends. Fortunately, with 24-hour home care, you can ensure that your loved one is well taken care of without sacrificing quality time with them. Let’s examine the benefits of 24-hour home care.  

Did you know that there are about 38 million people in the United States caring for a loved one? That’s more than 11 percent of the population, and family caregivers provide a total of about 36 billion hours of unpaid care annually. Family caregivers are the backbone of this country’s long-term care system, but 60 percent of them also work, either part-time or full-time, and 30 percent have a child or grandchild living with them.

Pneumonia is a Serious Illness

Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age and our bodies begin to change, our brains change as well.

BrightStar Care has worked with over 3,600 Veterans in 2022. Read these testimonials to learn how the care they received made an impact on their lives.

A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment  

Breast cancer is a common cancer type that affects women worldwide, with an estimated one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime.  October is breast cancer awareness month, a perfect time to talk more about how to reduce the risk of breast cancer. While there are multiple factors that can cause breast cancer, lifestyle choices can significantly impact your risk. Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the simplest ways to lower the odds of developing breast cancer. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of how a healthy diet and lifestyle changes  can help lower the odds in developing breast cancer. 

When it comes to home care, ensuring your loved one’s safety and quality of life is essential. A fall in the home can have serious health consequences. Each year, one in three adults 65 and older suffer a significant fall. To reduce the likelihood of falls in the home, it’s important to understand the most common causes. If you are aware of the risk factors, it is much easier to take preventative measures to help protect your loved one.

The numbers of people over 45 is growing every year. People are hoping to stay active and vibrant as long as possible. There are over 76 million baby boomers today over 50, and the first of the 82.1 million Generation X-ers are about to reach that milestone in 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).