In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

At BrightStar Care patient safety is our top priority. Our agencies lead the charge in providing safe, quality home care through Joint Commission accreditation and following the National Patient...

Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...

Proper nutrition can help someone with Alzheimer’s maintain physical strength and balance as well as contribute to overall health and well-being. Without proper nutrition, unhealthy weight...

When it comes to caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, many family caregivers don’t know where to turn for support. The physical exhaustion...

Hearing loss is a problem that many people face as they age. According to the Mayo Clinic, close to one-third of people between 65 and 75 have hearing loss that affects their daily lives. Older...

BrightStar Care is honored to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aids (HHAs) in home care. Our Caregiver of the Year program singles out...

Finding her calling  Sandra had been a longtime caregiver to Lib before she joined the BrightStar Care of Greenville / Spartanburg team. They made the switch together, and Sandra hasn’t...

An emergency or natural disaster, such as a tornado, fire, winter storm, hurricane, earthquake, or flooding, can strike at any time. These events can force individuals to evacuate their...

Conversations about long-term care and end-of-life decisions are very important but often overlooked topics of discussion as our loved ones age. Whether it's documenting an aging parent's...

When it comes to home care, ensuring your loved one’s safety and quality of life is essential. A fall in the home can have serious health consequences. Each year, one in three adults 65 and...