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With the holiday season just around the corner, it's important to start planning how to take care of seniors during this time. The holidays can be a lonely and stressful time for many seniors, especially those who may not have family or friends nearby

As we approach this season of gratitude, we want to extend heartfelt thanks to our remarkable staff, faithful clients, and everyone in between. Your hard work, dedication, and support have truly made a difference in the lives we touch.

We consider it to be the highest honor to care for veterans by supporting their independence and dignity. We come into their homes to assist with meals, mobility, errands and more; but we are the ones who are blessed by the stories they share and the love they have for our country. We interviewed one of our many veteran clients, Terry. Read below for his inspiring words:

BrightStar Care Santa Barbara County is proud to announce its nominations for the 2023 Nurse and Caregiver of the Year

Breast cancer is a common cancer type that affects women worldwide, with an estimated one in eight women developing breast cancer in their lifetime.  October is breast cancer awareness month, a perfect time to talk more about how to reduce the risk of breast cancer. While there are multiple factors that can cause breast cancer, lifestyle choices can significantly impact your risk. Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the simplest ways to lower the odds of developing breast cancer. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of how a healthy diet and lifestyle changes  can help lower the odds in developing breast cancer. 

As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted living facility, so you have invited them to move in with you instead. You now provide the day-to-day help your loved one needs, allowing you to worry less about their safety.

Summer is in full swing and with it comes the long-awaited sunshine. While the sun can provide many benefits, it can also be detrimental to our health if we do not take care to protect ourselves.  

Whether you're spending time outdoors on a sunny day, going for a walk or just sitting on the porch, protecting yourself from harmful rays should always be a top priority. In this blog post, we will share tips and tricks on how to keep safe in the sun. 

As we age, maintaining good health and well-being becomes paramount. Establishing routines can have a profound impact on various aspects of seniors' lives in areas such as nutrition, medication schedules, exercise, hygiene, and especially for those living with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. In this blog post, we will delve into how routines in these essential areas help seniors lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.