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What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly
Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...
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Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare
Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...
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Oxygen Therapy at Home
Oxygen Tank Safety and Patient Care at HomeWe help identify and educate families about the risks of using highly combustible Oxygen tanks at home, including storage and usage. Oxygen...
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Managing Anger & Sundowners Syndrome in Loved Ones With Memory Loss
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many...
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5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career
Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...
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Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance
If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services. The basics of...
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Utah 2021 Family Caregiver Retreat
HOMECARE & HOSPICE ASSOCIATION OF UTAH presents the 2021 UTAH FAMILY CAREGIVER RETREATDate: 7 Oct 2021Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMLocation: Mountain America Expo Center (9575 South State Street...
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2021 Walk To End Alzheimer's in Sandy
You're Invited to Join The BrightStars Walk To End Alzheimer's Team 2021!The Alzheimer's Walk at Rio Tinto Stadium Sandy 9/25/21Date: Saturday, Sept 25, 2021Time: 9:30 AM Let's...
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Salt Lake City Home Safety
Caregivers in Utah - keep an eye on safety warnings and download: Home Safety Checklist Here.Utah caregivers who follow warnings and safety guidelins help create conditions favorable to patients...
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2021 Employee Awards
BrightStar celebrates its 2021 ANNUAL AWARDS & IN-SERVICE We celebrated our amazing staff of Caregivers, CNAs and Nurses on August 25th with awards and in-service at Sugar House Park...