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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...

As we age, nature isn't on our side. Muscle mass breaks down, we lose some of the fatty padding in our feet making walking or even standing difficult, and we have fewer reasons to be...

We know that it's not easy having been diagnosed with a very complex, chronic illness and you have a lot to deal with so the care coach, really through their medical knowledge and their...

I’m here today to talk with you about healthy living tips for Arthritis. I’m a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and I’ve been a GNP for over 25 years. I’ve worked with many...

An older adult is likely to experience a fall for many reasons. If you think of a fall as an interaction between the physical environment and certain characteristics of an individual, it's a...

  00:09 One of the things we use our in Brightstar clinical pathway program is this idea of a RN clinical pathway coordinator, and that person functions as a care coach. 00:20 It's...

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, gardening...

  Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases...

A picnic can be a fun summer activity the whole family can enjoy together, but there are some special considerations to keep in mind when elderly family members will be part of your get together...

As a senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break down, the need for prescription medicines will likely increase. Keeping track of multiple medicines and all that comes with that...