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As you research in-home care options, you may feel as if you have to choose between high-quality service or friendly, compassionate providers. At BrightStar Home Care, your loved one will receive both.

Finding care for a senior loved one is overwhelming. You have multiple options to choose from, each with its pros and cons. For many families, palliative care is the answer. This form of care is a common way to ensure seniors receive the best possible quality of life in their later years. Palliative care comes with numerous benefits, from physical health to emotional well-being. Let the experts at BrightStar Care fill you in about this popular approach to care.

Did you know that there are about 38 million people in the United States caring for a loved one? That’s more than 11 percent of the population, and family caregivers provide a total of about 36 billion hours of unpaid care annually. Family caregivers are the backbone of this country’s long-term care system, but 60 percent of them also work, either part-time or full-time, and 30 percent have a child or grandchild living with them.

Cognitive health is something that we tend to take for granted, but it’s what allows us to think clearly, learn, and remember. These are all important in our everyday function, but as we age and our bodies begin to change, our brains change as well.

BrightStar Care has worked with over 3,600 Veterans in 2022. Read these testimonials to learn how the care they received made an impact on their lives.

A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment  

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 older suffer a significant fall. To reduce the likelihood of falls in the home, it’s important to understand the most common causes. If you are aware of the risk factors, it is much easier to take preventative measures to help protect your loved one.

For many people, paying for in-home care can be a confusing and intimidating process. From determining the cost to navigating insurance regulations-it’s hard to know where your family should start. However, with the help of a trusted partner like BrightStar Care^®, you don’t have to go through this alone. We provide personalized guidance on how much in-home care your loved ones needs and offer tailored payment options that are easier and more affordable than ever before. Here is an overview of the different ways you can pay for your in-home care services. 

The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role of caregiver for their parents or grandparents. In fact, an estimated 10 million Millennials in the US serve as the primary supporter for an aging loved one. This accounts for one in four family caregivers.

When temperatures climb into the 90s, fans may provide comfort, but they won’t prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath or wearing loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing will help your loved one stay cool.