In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

Staying heart healthy for seniors is similar to individuals of any age who want keep their heart in shape. Read on to learn three ways to help older adults stay heart healthy.1....

When 84-year-old Shirley was admitted into hospice care, her sister-in-law Maureen thought she knew what to expect. Maureen had spent time with other family members in hospice before their deaths...

In the U.S., the peak influenza season runs from October through March. As a result, the CDC recommends that people receive a flu vaccine by the end of October, but it can still be beneficial to...

How to go about getting home care can be confusing and overwhelming for families. The difficulty often begins with simply deciding if now is the time to hire home care help, especially if it&rsquo...

How to go about getting home care can be confusing and overwhelming for families. The difficulty often begins with simply deciding if now is the time to hire home care help, especially if it&rsquo...

Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our...

In the U.S., the peak influenza (flu) season runs from October through March. In 2017, the flu season was especially terrible – one of the worst in recent history. Among the hardest hit were...

When a loved one has dementia, it can be easy for family caregivers to get frustrated with their loved one’s mood or behavior changes. One day, Mom might seem fine, but the next day she&rsquo...

Parkinson’s disease greatly affects clients’ lives every day, causing symptoms such as:Rigid arms and legsMuscle tremorsDifficulty with walking and balanceAbout 60,000 Americans are...

For many adults, there’s nothing wrong with having a glass of wine at dinner or a beer during the game, but we need to be aware if a senior loved one’s occasional drink turns into a...