In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, gardening...

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, crafting...

Has mom stopped wearing lipstick when she used to put it on every morning? Does dad no longer go to once-treasured Wednesday coffee get-togethers with friends? Family members often tell us that...

“Have you noticed how forgetful Dad has been lately?” “Mom has suddenly been mixing up her words.” “Why has Grandpa seemed so agitated and confused this week?&rdquo...

Dementia is a general term used to indicate that a person has developed difficulties with reasoning, judgment, and memory. Irreversible dementia is chronic and progressive. People who have...

As we get older, our activity levels can change, as does our range of motion. Older adults are encouraged to exercise, but what does that look like for someone who may be in a wheelchair, rely on a...

Nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other care centers are not the only solutions for adults, seniors, or a loved one in a recovery program. In-home care services are a suitable...

The holidays are upon us, and that means great food, family and friends. This is a time of year when many families visit their aging loved ones, often seeing them face-to-face for the first time in...

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is brain damage caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. It is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of...

President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More...