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Beat the Heat With These Indoor Activities for Seniors
As July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s important to take care in the extreme heat, especially for seniors, who are more...
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Answers to 10 Frequently Asked Cataract Questions
Cataracts affect practically everyone over the age of 75. Even though they are common, they can still be challenging to navigate. Progressive vision loss can be a scary and uncomfortable experience...
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How to Prevent Elderly Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over 65...
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Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities for Seniors
We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...
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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond with an urgent...
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The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other...
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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47 million...
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National Safety Month – Tips for Seniors
In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s become an increasingly popular option. With this in...
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BrightStar Care of Little Rock / Hot Springs Receives 2016 Best of Home Care® Provider and Employer of Choice Awards
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received both the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from Home Care Pulse. Only the nation’s top-ranking home care...
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In Home Care Can Make Home A Viable Senior Housing Option
About 90% of seniors plan to live in their current homes for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the United States of Aging Survey. BankRate.com recently published an article exploring senior...