At BrightStar, our goal is to do everything we can to make life easier for the individuals, families and organizations we care for. That includes giving you the tools and information you need to make the best decisions for yourself and your loved ones. From dementia and parent resources to family caregiver, elder care and health ebooks, you will find valuable resources and a library of free ebooks, checklists and more that will empower you to do just that.

Family Resources

KidCare Checklists:

  New Sitter Checklist (726.9 KiB, 13,341 hits)

  Babysitter Interview Checklist (720.5 KiB, 2,129 hits)

LifeCare Checklists:

  Questions to Ask About Drug Treatment (739.0 KiB, 1,190 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Cholesterol (653.5 KiB, 767 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Diet (656.9 KiB, 796 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Physical Therapy (642.2 KiB, 902 hits)

  Questions to Ask Before Surgery (655.7 KiB, 576 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Blood Pressure (655.2 KiB, 1,043 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Drug Treatment (739.0 KiB, 1,190 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Cholesterol (653.5 KiB, 767 hits)

  Questions to Ask About Diet (656.9 KiB, 796 hits)

Got a specific question about Alzheimer’s Disease? Ask David Parris of the Alzheimer’s Association your question. You will receive an answer within 48 hours. Ask Your Question Now. Or, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 877 IS IT ALZ

eBooks:

  20 Questions Every Family Caregiver Should Ask (2.2 MiB, 3,533 hits)

  Web 2.0 & Social Media (1.7 MiB, 787 hits)

  Spread Thin: LifeCare & The Sandwich Generation (2.4 MiB, 1,528 hits)

  Is It Alzheimer's? (1.7 MiB, 1,086 hits)

Other tools:
In an effort to help you calculate how much caregiving costs companies in lost productivity, check out this Elder Care Calculator. Enter the size of your business, an average hourly wage for employees, and the number of employees who are working caregivers, and you can get an estimate on the lost productivity.

  Medication Chart (276.8 KiB, 10,124 hits)

  Homecare Buyer's Guide (183.0 KiB, 2,132 hits)

  10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease (277.5 KiB, 2,073 hits)

  Guide to How Healthcare Reform Will Affect Seniors (222.9 KiB, 1,082 hits)