In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

Managing a senior loved one’s medications and diet is a challenge many family caregivers face daily. Many clients are surprised to learn that certain otherwise healthy foods can interfere...

Blood pressure readings can be an important indicator of our health, particularly our heart health. But single, occasional measurements are just snapshots of our blood pressure at that moment. To...

Help in a hurryWhen Marcia needed help in a hurry, BrightStar Care was there. Marcia’s husband, Ken, had suffered from inclusion-body myositis, a progressive, debilitating muscle disease...

Many seniors on oxygen therapy tote their oxygen devices everywhere they go, whether that is around the house or out and about while running errands. The devices help clients breathe better when...

It’s beautiful when the trees begin to bud and blossom — until your loved one’s nose starts running or their eyes and throat become itchy. Oh, the wonderful symptoms of seasonal...

Learning that a loved one needs to go home from a hospital or rehabilitation facility can prompt a range of emotions: happiness, relief, nervousness, maybe even fear. They likely will need short...

If your loved one receives in-home care, any new illnesses, injuries, or symptoms can be upsetting and confusing. How do you know when to call the doctor and when it’s best to start with your...

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion...

When you think about caring for a loved one with diabetes, what do you have to consider every day? Of course, blood sugar levels, medication management, and diet top the list. But burn safety...

Popularity of wearable devices, such as Fitbits and Apple Watches, has increased significantly in recent years, and that trend shows no sign of slowing. According to International Data Corporation,...