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BrightStar Care of Naples/Ft. Myers has a YouTube Channel! Explore the many series and special guest interviews that offer insight into caring for your elderly loved one.

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.

With aging comes many potential physical and sometimes emotional challenges that can make life harder to live. Making an aging plan today is key to ensuring a healthy and happy future life that can include living independently.

Even in our Ft. Myers/Naples area, a change in weather pattern makes it apparent we are entering Spring. We all equate this time of year with a sense of renewal and look for ways to reinvigorate our daily life. Seniors are no different! Here are some ways you and your loved one can put some spring in your step and feel the refreshing change of weather in your inner spirit:

As we age, music, in the form of formalized therapy as well as informally in every day life, can go a long way in helping seniors live a higher quality of life.

What we eat matters at any age but how do we choose the right diet in our golden years?

Superbowl Sunday is upon us. A perennial favorite among the young and old alike, game day offers a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your senior loved one. Although some adjustments might be necessary, it can be a great memory maker and keep them engaged. Find out some simple ways to make game day interesting, fun and another great memory maker.

There is so much to do in our area of Ft. Myers and Naples Florida. Sometimes, our elderly loved ones perceive that their age precludes them from many of the local happenings - simply because of their age. Here's your guide to some of the best places to plan an outing with our loved one.

The holidays, once a time of making great memories and participating in festive occasions, can become an emotional burden for seniors who have lost loved ones and friends. Learn way you can help.

How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer

Grappling with a new diagnosis in an elderly loved one can be especially daunting, and sometimes family and friends find it difficult to talk about the cancer to their loved one. Learn how to talk with your elder when they are diagnosed with cancer.