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Tips For Taking Elderly To The Emergency Room
According to Florida state government data for 2023, there were more than seventy three thousand hospital emergency room visits by adults aged 65 and older in Lee County alone. Hospital visits can...
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Ways to Protect Seniors From Scams
In 2023 alone, seniors in the United States fell victim to scams and lost $3.4 billion according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The average victim lost about $33,000. For some, this can be...
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Tips to Prevent Falls
It’s common knowledge that falls are a dangerous risk for our elderly. They are the leading cause of injury for Americans ages 65 and older. In Florida, the CDC reports that in 2020 nearly 25...
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Keeping Elderly Safe in Hurricane Weather and Warnings
Keeping Elderly Safe in Hurricane Weather and Warnings Hurricane season is in full swing in Florida until the end of November. With hurricane warnings an ever-present threat as they are in the...
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Southwest Florida and Summer Humidity: What Does It Mean For Our Elderly?
Southwest Florida and Summer Humidity: What Does It Mean For Our Elderly? Floridians know how hot summers can get in our great state. When high temperatures are are coupled with high humidity, it...
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On the Road Again: Keeping Your Elder Safe Behind the Wheel
December holds a week dedicated nationally to Older Driver Safety Awareness. Driving carries inherent risk to anyone with a license and a car, but most certainly greater risk exists for the elderly...
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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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How BrightStar Care is keeping clients safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Nothing is more important than keeping our most vulnerable population safe during this period of uncertainty. BrightStar Care is committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients...
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5 Senior Winter Safety Tips
January can not only bring a lot of beautiful snow, but also slippery ice and freezing temperatures. Whether you live up north where it easily drops below zero, or down south where it can cool down...