In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

Hip fractures are a common occurrence among the elderly, with approximately 300,000 cases reported in the United States every year. They are most often caused by falls and can lead to a number of...

The worst time to be away from our loved ones is when they’re facing a disaster – whether you’re just a few blocks away or clear across the country. It’s normal to feel...

Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...

At BrightStar Care patient safety is our top priority. Our agencies lead the charge in providing safe, quality home care through Joint Commission accreditation and following the National Patient...

Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...

An emergency or natural disaster, such as a tornado, fire, winter storm, hurricane, earthquake, or flooding, can strike at any time. These events can force individuals to evacuate their...

Summer is here, and the temperatures are climbing. It also means the risk of dehydration rises for older adults.  Individuals 65 and older are at greater risk of heat-related illness...

Most people want to live in their own home for as long as possible, and our aging loved ones are no different. But as they get older, it is important to take the right precautions to help keep...

Caregivers often want to keep their loved ones as healthy as possible for as long as possible so they can stay at home longer, which can positively influence an individual’s physical, social...

Many seniors on oxygen therapy tote their oxygen devices everywhere they go, whether that is around the house or out and about while running errands. The devices help clients breathe better when...