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Tips For Caregivers: Using Music To Invoke Emotions and Memories
Music is a global language that can elicit emotions even when you least expect it. A piece of familiar music may get your feet tapping, your body dancing, and memories flooding back. Music...
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Senior Care & Medication Management
It's not a secret that as we get older, our bodies go through a lot of changes. These changes not only affect how we live, but also how our bodies work. The most important thing about our...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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Discussing Care At Home With W. Volusia County Seniors
Whether you’re currently caring for an aging loved one, or they’re just starting to need an extra helping hand, it can be difficult to navigate the pathway towards the sensitive topic...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...
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10 Elderly Bathroom Safety Tips to Prevent Falls and Injuries
When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...
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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care – BrightStar Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...
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Care In Every Room- The Living Room
See how our elder care team in W. Volusia County, FL provides meaningful care in every room of the home As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder seniors may find themselves spending...
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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...