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    Why Choose a Home Health Nurse Instead of a Nursing Home?

    December 16, 2024

    There are a number of advantages of home care over nursing home care

  • senior man and woman reviewing paperwork with a woman
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    Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan as a Senior

    December 9, 2024

    There are factors that should be taken into consideration when buying health insurance for seniors. 

  • group of seniors cooking in the kitchen
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    How to Create Simple Meals as a Senior

    December 5, 2024

    Tips on preparing simple meals for seniors from Brightstar Care Greenville-Spartanburg

  • elderly woman reaching for her back which is in pain
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    How to Deal with Chronic Pain as a Senior

    November 25, 2024

    It's important to manage pain in seniors. These ideas can help. 

  • Happy diverse group of senior friends in santa hats, preparing meal in sunny kitchen at home
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    Making Great New Memories with a Senior Loved One During the Holidays

    November 19, 2024

    How to make new memories with seniors: 
    1. Start New Traditions
    2. Involve Them in Holiday Preparations
    3. Share Stories and Memories
    4. Keep It Simple and Stress-Free
    5. Reflect on the Past and Plan for the Future
     

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    The Importance of Honoring Our Veterans on Veterans Day

    November 11, 2024

    The meaning and importance of Veterans Day - Brightstar Care Greenville-Spartanburg 

  • smiling seniors sitting indoors celebrating the holidays
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    Combating the Holiday Blues

    November 4, 2024

    How to combat holiday blues: Stay Connected, acknowledge your feelings, create new traditions, engage in activities and prioritze self-care.

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    Sharing Life Stories

    October 21, 2024

    Reasons for seniors to share their stories. 1.      Legacy Preservation: Documenting life stories helps preserve personal and family history for future generations, ensuring that memories and lessons are not lost.
    2.      Emotional Well-being: Engaging in storytelling can enhance mood and reduce feelings of depression and anxiety among seniors, particularly those facing cognitive challenges like dementia. This form of reminiscence therapy fosters a sense of belonging and purpose.
    3.      Cognitive Engagement: Writing or recounting life experiences stimulates mental activity, helping to keep the mind sharp and engaged. It encourages reflection and promotes mental health.
    4.      Community Connection: Sharing personal stories can foster connections within communities, bridging generational gaps and enhancing social interaction.

     

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    Scams Following Natural Disasters

    October 14, 2024

    Natual disasters are bad enough. Making things worse is that some bad actors take advantage of the vulnerability of seniors to perpetrate fraud immediately following the disasters. These include price gouging, home repair fraud, collecting money for bogus charities, impostor scams, and door-to-door scams.