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10 Ways to Help a Loved One Manage High Blood Pressure
National Heart Month rolls on, and we’ve already looked at risk factors for high blood pressure and other preventative measures. But what happens when your loved one is the person afflicted...
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Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Cataract Questions
Cataracts affect practically everyone over the age of 75. Even though they are common, they can still be challenging to navigate. Progressive vision loss can be a scary and uncomfortable experience...
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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond...
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Healthy for the Holidays: Senior Flu Prevention
Senior Flu PreventionMany people are concerned about common cold, influenza, and even pneumonia, during the winter months. BrightStar Care® follows the National Patient Safety Goals of...
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Healthy for the Holidays: Avoiding the Holiday Blues
Avoiding the Holiday BluesStaying healthy for the holidays also means avoiding the holiday blues. The BrightStar Care person-centered approach begins with our pledge of Guaranteed...
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Elderly Diabetes Symptoms and Prevention FAQ
Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S.—nearly 30 million Americans have it.[1] Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as...