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Tech-Boosted In-Home Care
Contrary to common misconceptions, seniors and technology are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they are more closely correlated than many people realize. In this blog post, we'll explore the...
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Traveling with a senior: here are 3 steps you can take to assure your family vacations go smoothly
Traveling with seniors can be challenging, but with a little extra planning, you can make sure your family vacations go smoothly. Here are three steps you can take to assure that everyone, of all...
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Staying Active As an Senior: How to Get Moving Outside
As a senior, staying active is crucial for maintaining good health. According to the American Heart Association, seniors should aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per...
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Preparing the Home for Home Care
Getting in-home care assistance can be one of the most important things we do to ensure that the seniors in our families have the attention and support that they need. However, we know that the...
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Elevating safety standards to keep clients and caregivers safe
As we move into a new stage of these unprecedented times, we want to briefly pause and give thanks to BrightStar Care nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and all of our...
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Healthy Baking and Cooking Tips for Seniors
Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s...
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5 New Year's Activities for Seniors
New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your...
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10 Fun Halloween Crafts for Seniors
Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases...
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What is Alzheimer's? 5 Frequently Asked Questions, Part 2
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...
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Celebrate Your Parent’s Career This Labor Day
Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, a last chance to relish barbecue and the outdoors. However, the origin of Labor Day goes back to 1885 when the day was first observed...