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Understanding Initial Assessments in Home Care: The BrightStar Care Approach. Susan Nimnuan discusses this first step in home care services after a potential client reaches out. Learn the purpose and what you should expect from this important step.

Understanding Home Care Agencies vs. Registries: Impact on Clients.  In this informative edition of the newsletter, Susan Nimnuan discusses the differences between an In Home Care Agency and Registry, and how the differences impact the client.

For elderly people, grief can have a different and more significant effect on their wellbeing. This is partly due to the type and frequency of loss older adults experience. 

Unlocking the Power Of Senior Living Advisors. Dear BrightStar is a weekly feature where we answer your questions. This week, Susan discusses how best to leverage senior living advisors and why personalized guidance is better than online research.

Senior Living Communities: A Beginner's Guide. The Dear BrightStar Newletter is a weekly feature that answers the questions our clients are asking us. This week, Susan explores the best approach to finding the right senior living community for you.

There can be confusion between the different types of specialized care available to elderly loved ones who suffer from a chronic illness – or even the chronic symptoms of a medical condition. Curative, palliative and hospice can all play a role in their medical care, but each type is distinctively different and appropriate in unique stages of the aging loved one’s medical situation.

The Importance of Having A Comprehensive Againg Plan. Susan Nimnuan of BrightStar Care of Ft. Myers/Naples answers client questions in this new newsletter feature.
This month, she explains the importance of having a comprehensive aging plan.

For those who care for an aging loved one with a life-limiting illness, it is important to know the signs of decline that might suggest they are ready for hospice care. Hospice is a specialized field that focuses on the physical comfort and emotional and spiritual support of patients nearing the end of life. Read more...

Socialization is especially critical as we age. The benefits have been widely reported and discussed as improving physical and emotional health. But there are other less-known benefits that are equally as meaningful to the aging loved one who might be feeling a bit isolated or questioning their value to society.

In our area, there are many programs available that focus on the social, physical and active aspects of aging that contribute to a senior's health and overall well-being. We’ve done some homework to help you find some good sources of information and contacts to take advantage of the myriad opportunities available to you or your aging loved one.