News and Resources

Dealing with a senior loved one who has stopped taking their medications can be a difficult situation for the caregiver or family member. Learn about the reasons why they stop and what you can do.

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.

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. 

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.

 In seniors, some common neurological disorders include Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease and neuropathy. There isn’t a cure for all neurological disorders but there are treatments and life modifications that can be implemented in order to manage the condition and enable older people to live a more normal and fulfilling life.

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?

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.

How to Slow Down After the Holidays

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of hectic activities including travel, social obligations, shopping, cooking and more.Especially for the elderly, it’s important to take a breather after the holiday in order to avoid prolonged exhaustion or even illness. Here’s some ideas on how to put the breaks on for a calmer, more restful time after the holiday rush is over.