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What Can a Care Manager Do For MeBlog
What Can a Care Manager Do For Me?
What is a Care Manager? A care manager, also known as a geriatric care manager or aging life care professional, is a trained and experienced individual who specializes in assisting older...
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Origins of Parkinson’s may lie in the gutBlog
Origins of Parkinson’s may lie in the gut
It has been more than 200 years since the first detailed description of Parkinson’s disease was published in 1817 by British physician James Parkinson. Yet, the...
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Fall Prevention GuideBlog
Fall Prevention Guide
IntroductionIt’s national Fall Prevention Awareness Week, so let’s shed light on a crucial aspect of senior well-being: preventing falls. According to the Centers for Disease...
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2023 Torch Award WinnersBlog
BrightStar Care of Carlsbad Named Winner of 2023 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics in San Diego
(Carlsbad, CA – September 7, 2023) Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has honored BrightStar Care of Carlsbad with the 2023 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in San Diego...
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10 Ways to Support Someone with Parkinson’sBlog
10 Ways to Support Someone with Parkinson’s
Has someone you love been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD)? If so, many emotions and questions may arise. What can you do to help? How can you provide support if you’re not...
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Top Risk Factors for Seniors & Mitigation Strategies
Introduction:As individuals age, we become more susceptible to various risk factors that can impact our well-being. For seniors over 65, it’s crucial to be aware of these risk factors and...
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A loved one is becoming unable to perform daily activities independently, such as dressing, bathing, and eating, what can I do?
As a caregiver, it can be challenging to witness your aging loved one's declining ability to perform daily activities independently, such as dressing, bathing, and eating. At BrightStar Care of...
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Benefits of Maintaining RoutinesBlog
Benefits of Maintaining Routines
As we age, maintaining good health and well-being becomes paramount. Establishing routines can have a profound impact on various aspects of seniors' lives in areas such as nutrition...
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When It's Time For The Next Step
What do you do when your loved one's care needs start to become too much, even with home care support? This short video shares an example of how one family explored assisted living with...
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Spotting 10 Common Parkinson's SymptomsBlog
Spotting 10 Common Parkinson's Symptoms
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It develops over time and worsens as the disease progresses. There is no known cure for Parkinson's, but...