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    Nurses Night Out 2024

    June 7, 2024

    All Nurses are invited to the 4th Annual Nurses Night Out, June 13th, at The Center at Belvedere. Join us from 5p-8p and let us take care of YOU for the evening. Dinner provided by Outback...

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    The Unexpected Costs and Gains of In Home Care

    March 6, 2024

    Imagine you’ve made the tough decision that you need help for you or your family in the home.  You ask trusted friends and neighbors or maybe look at your church bulletin board to find a...

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    When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?

    Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...

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    Millennials: A younger generation caring for elderly loved ones

    January 6, 2022

    The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...

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    Paranoia in the Elderly

    December 10, 2021

    Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...

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    10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries

    November 19, 2021

    When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...

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    Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors

    November 19, 2021

    A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...

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    Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care

    November 19, 2021

    Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...

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    What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly

    November 3, 2021

    Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...

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    Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare

    October 27, 2021

    Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...