Being kind to one another is something we all learn at a young age. As a child, being kind is clear. Share your toys. Say please and thank you. Most importantly, don’t push Timmy off the swing set during recess. As we transition into adult… Read More »Celebrating Kindness
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but navigating the holidays when you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia, can be tricky. The general hustle and bustle of the season can add a layer of stress… Read More »Navigating the Holidays with Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Family Caregivers Month and as you navigate the inevitable challenges many individuals are faced with as caregivers to parents, spouses, and other loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other difficult conditions, it is important to remember to take care of yourself… Read More »Tips for the Family Caregiver to Prioritize Self Care
HealthStar Home Health is presenting a series on various medical conditions that individuals may have. In this series of blog articles, we will provide some background information for each condition and help you understand how our home health care resources will serve you or a… Read More »Sundowning: How to Manage Late Day Confusion
Practicing healthy nutrition and eating habits should be a priority at any age, but as we get older our body and lifestyle changes significantly. A slowing metabolism, changing calorie requirements, and chronic medical conditions can make meeting nutritional needs a challenge. Finding a good balance… Read More »Tips for Eating Healthy as You Age Including an Ingredient That is Often Missed
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 1 in 4 older American adults aged 65+ falls each year. But falling is not a normal part of the aging process, and steps can be taken to prevent them. Whether or not an injury… Read More »Action Items That Reduce the Risk of Falling
The terms Alzheimer’s and dementia are often used interchangeably, when in fact “dementia” is an umbrella term for symptoms that cause a disruption in brain function, such as memory loss and changes in cognitive abilities. Alzheimer’s disease is just one type of dementia. As the… Read More »Understanding the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Since 2003, HealthStar Home Health has been committed to providing culturally-relevant healthcare services to traditionally under-served populations. We are constantly working to understand the communities we serve to ensure we are responding to their needs. Our clients benefit from the range of healthcare services that… Read More »Ketamine Therapy Treatment
As we continue to move into a new year after—following one that rocked us to our very core—we must take time to recognize those which we could not function without. These people, of course, are our caregivers. So, we want to take some time this… Read More »Why We Love Our Caregivers
It’s no secret that technology is one of the most important tools in any job. But how far can that technology go to really serve us? Well as it turns out, pretty far, and especially as of late! Now obviously this includes the medical technology… Read More »Technology’s Role in Staying Connected