BrightStar Care of Morris and Essex County provides in-home care and resources to families and local businesses.
We want to be a resource to the community and help during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our caregivers and healthcare professionals include Personal Care Aides, RNs, CNAs, and LPNs. Our team is on the front line providing COVID-19 Screenings for employees and caring for our communities most vulnerable population.
BrightStar Care offers resources and tools for family caregivers. Visit our Resource Center for a wide variety of information on types of care and best practices. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS BRIGHTSTAR CARE RESOURCES AND TOOLS.
Caregivers in Morris and Essex County can also find great resources through the United Way of Northern New Jersey Caregiver Coalition.
Here are a few upcoming events and local online resources, support groups, and educational opportunities for family caregivers in our areas:
- Understanding Medical Bills and Explanation of Benefits Thursday, June 18, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Sign up to receive the link at cancersupportcnj.org/registration
- Virtual Abilities Expo June 19-21, 8:00 am Abilities Virtual Experience. From the comfort of your home, you'll discover: Product showcases to increase your independence; New dance moves from Auti Angel and the Rollettes; Easy steps so you can tune up your wheelchair; Tips on how to finance big-ticket medical equipment; How to create a sensory room at home. Access the Experience starting June 19 at 8 am Eastern time and enjoy all of the on-demand content for 72 hours straight - LEARN MORE
- SSI & Medicaid Bootcamp Thursday, June 25, 6:30 pm -Presenter: Celine Fortin, Associate Executive Director, Arc of New Jersey. Please RSVP at (973) 265 1317 or epedersen@alliedwealthpartners.com to receive Zoom VideoConferencing and Password
- Multiple Webinars on Dementia/Alzheimer's June Webinars through Alzheimer's Association, Greater NJ Chapter https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/care-training-resources
- Topics include Health Living for Your Brain; Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia; Dementia Conversations; Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior; Effective Communication Strategies; Legal, Financial & Ethical Care Planning; Living with Alzheimer's: Younger Onset
- Reinventing Family Lifestyle: Developing Healthy Options in the Face of Corona Virus Isolation Mondays, 4:15-5:00 on Zoom for our ongoing, no-cost support group, facilitated by Donald Brash, M.Phil., Ph.D. Complete the registration questions below and return to Lori at events@acapnj.org
- WEBINAR: FOODS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Thursday, August 6, 2020, 4:30-5:30 pm, Given through Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center. To register, please call 1- 888-973-4674 or visit www.mountainsidehosp.com Log in/call-in information will be emailed to you once you register. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential to strengthen your immune system and fight off viruses.
The United Way of Northern New Jersey also provides COVID-19 Pandemic, Medicaid, Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), and FEMA information - To learn more about the United Way of Northern New Jersey CLICK HERE.www.UnitedWayNNJ.org
BrightStar Care of Morris and Essex County provides 24/7 to Hourly Private Duty Home Health Care and Medical Staffing Services.
We offer support around the clock, providing a full continuum of private duty health care services and medical staffing services. We proudly serve Morristown, Madison, Rockaway, Florham Park, Flanders, Montclair, Livingston, and Whippany.
For more information on how BrightStar Care supports Morris and Essex County's essential businesses, and to learn more about our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals – please Click Here.