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12/05/2017

Senior loved ones visiting for the holidays? Here are tips for making your home safe and enjoyable for everyone ↓ ↓ ↓

The holidays are here, and that means visits from older relatives. Make your home safer for loved ones with these tips from BrightStar Care.

12/01/2017

As winter weather rolls in, it’s important to consider potential safety threats both inside and outside the home and make preparations to help keep your loved one safe this season. Read winter safety tips from BrightStar Care’s Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC in this Today's Caregiver article.

As colder temperatures set in, many new threats to seniors’ health and safety emerge. To help ensure seniors’ safety through the winter, it’s important to consider potential threats both inside and outside the home and make preparations

11/27/2017

Before you choose a home care partner, take a moment to learn about the benefits a registered nurse can bring to the team. Read 5 benefits our clients say they appreciate most ↓ ↓ ↓

The people on your loved one’s care team can make all the difference. When that team includes a registered nurse, you’ll receive additional care, support, and resources that go beyond your loved one’s day-to-day medical needs.

11/22/2017

Families often feel obligated to care for their loved ones as they get older. But when there’s no one close by, or when a loved one needs a lot of care, the responsibility can be too much to handle. When is it time to get help?

Learn the signs of when a loved one may need home health care and how to start the conversation.

11/15/2017

No age is too old to start exercising, even in very small doses. Read our tips for helping your senior loved one get moving and have fun while doing so—together!

There are various low-impact exercises for seniors that caregivers can incorporate into their daily routine. Read on to learn more from BrightStar Care.

11/10/2017

Tony, a United States Army veteran living with ALS, and his wife, Kate, initially resisted the idea of bringing in help, but soon, De-Anna’s positivity and expertise changed the atmosphere in their home for the better. Read their story:

11/08/2017

18 percent of Americans 65 and older are affected by depression, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). How to recognize this medical condition in loved ones and when to seek help

Depression is not uncommon in seniors, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Learn how to recognize the signs of depression in loved ones and how to help.

11/06/2017

Certain medications can cause problems with attention, memory, language, behavior, and other cognitive faculties that may be very similar to dementia symptoms ↓↓↓https://goo.gl/JcjRC7

11/05/2017

When Miss Sue’s memory started to fade, her caregiver Jeanne began to write all of her stories in a book that could last forever.

When Miss Sue’s memory started to fade, her caregiver began to write all of her stories in a book that could last forever.

11/03/2017

These 20 questions will help you evaluate key factors and better understand your loved one’s condition and needs. Read more and download our free guide ↓↓↓

Elder care, childcare and medical resources to educate family caregivers on issues like Alzheimer's, caregiver stress, end of life and more.

11/01/2017

This month, we're sharing tips and information to help family caregivers navigate the ever-changing journey of caring for a loved one.

BrightStar Care shares resources to support, encourage, and empower family caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month.

10/31/2017

Could your loved one’s medications cause problems with thinking and memory? You might be surprised ↓↓↓

Medication can cause symptoms similar to those of dementia. What to watch for and which medications can produce these side effects.