In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

Hip fractures are a common occurrence among the elderly, with approximately 300,000 cases reported in the United States every year. They are most often caused by falls and can lead to a number of...

Nobody wants to fall. Not only can a fall be embarrassing, it can also cause physical pain, broken bones, head injury, blood loss or death. That’s why we’re sharing tips to reduce the...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...

The worst time to be away from our loved ones is when they’re facing a disaster – whether you’re just a few blocks away or clear across the country. It’s normal to feel...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Summer is here, and the temperatures are climbing. It also means the risk of dehydration rises for older adults.  Individuals 65 and older are at greater risk of heat-related illness...