staying connected

How Technology Helps Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

May 22, 2017 | Products, Technology

Social isolation is an emerging issue, especially among seniors. About one-third of Americans older than 65 now live alone, and half of those over 85 do. Plus, social network size and network support tend to decrease with age, which contributes to loneliness in the... » Read More

Telehealth Care Offers Veterans and Caregivers Peace of Mind

Apr 26, 2017 | Technology, Veterans News & Articles

The number of veterans eligible for long-term institutional care, who were 65 or older, has grown by about 20 percent in the past 5 years. In an effort to improve access to care and the health of veterans, the Department of Veteran Affairs launched VA Telehealth... » Read More

Seniors Who Feel They Have a Purpose Live Longer

Apr 24, 2017 | Health & Aging, News

Most people hope that their golden years are for going on vacations to faraway places, attending family reunions and dinners with the grandkids, and checking things off their bucket list. But if volunteering isn’t on your list of things to do in retirement,... » Read More

Partnering with the National Military Family Association

Jan 10, 2017 | Featured, News

BlueStar is proud to announce a partnership with The National Military Family Association (NMFA).  We will donate a portion of every BlueStar dollar to support the NMFA mission of service to veteran families. NMFA came to be in 1969, when a group of military spouses... » Read More

5 Strange-But-True Tips to Keep You Healthy

Nov 30, 2016 | Featured, Health & Aging

We all know the most basic of healthy habits, right?  Drink enough water, sleep enough hours, eat right and exercise.  However, there are a number of other healthy tips out there that might surprise you. We’re sharing a few below and will have more for you in... » Read More