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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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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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The Benefits of 24-Hour Home Care
When Does 24-Hour Care Become Necessary? 24-hour care has become a very important topic of discussion as the healthcare needs of individuals and families across the country continue to...
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What is Respite Care
While they care for their loved ones with the best of intentions, it is not surprising that caregiver burnout is common. Between 40 and 70 percent of caregivers report clinical symptoms of...
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What You Need to Know About Pneumonia in Seniors
What is Pneumonia? An infection of the lungs, pneumonia can be viral, bacterial or fungal. Pneumonia happens when your lung tissue becomes inflamed and the air sacs fill with fluid or pus. When...
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Serving Those Who Served: BrightStar Care® for Veterans
“I enjoy working with veterans because they have a wonderful view of the world and of life itself,” says caregiver Montana F. “You get to meet amazing people and enjoy each...
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Guide to Fall Causes and Prevention
Download Fall Prevention Checklist: Fall Prevention Tips Fall causes and prevention tipsMedication-relatedSide effects, interaction of different medications and incorrect use of medications...
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Paying for In-Home Care
Private Pay Options The most common way people pay for in-home care services is through private pay options. This means that the person receiving the services pays directly out of pocket...
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Millennials: A Younger Generation Caring for Elderly Loved Ones
Common Struggles Millennial Caregivers Face If you have become a caregiver as a 20- or 30-something, you probably encounter certain challenges every day. The struggles listed here are not...
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7 Strategies for Family Caregivers Dealing with Stress
1. Know how to set boundaries. It’s important to acknowledge that there’s only so much you can do, and only so much that’s within your control. If you are one of...