Appleton, WI In-Home Care Blog

April 27th, 2020 FEATURED COVID-19 Screening Services in Appleton, WI

Safeguard Your Employees and Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic  The CDC has recommended employers conduct COVID-19 screening, including temperature checks for workers. This step is already in place for many healthcare workers...

January 8th, 2021 Care Partnering vs. Caregiving

December 22nd, 2020 Seasons Greetings!

Our care team at BrightStar Care of Appleton - Fox Cities wishes you a safe and healthy holiday season. The holiday season is a special time of year, and we know how important it is to spend it with those you love.   However your...

November 19th, 2020 Virtual Memory Screenings

Are you living with Alzheimer's? If you suspect you or your loved one is living with Alzheimer's or Dementia, we know it can be unsettling and even scary. It’s important to know that there's help available to you and to...

October 13th, 2020 Medical Ethics at End of Life Continuing Education Series

Join BrightStar Care of Appleton on October 20, 20202 for the Optimum Life 2020 Continuing Education SeriesFeaturing Anna-Gene O'Neal, RN, MSN, MBA, Division President of Brookdale Health ServicesMedical Ethics at End of LifeDate: 10/20/20Time...

September 14th, 2020 Suicide and The Elderly: Prevention is Possible

Join our timely program:  Suicide & The Elderly:  Prevention Can Be Possible Featuring: Doris Fischer-Sanchez, DNP, APN-BC, CPHRM Willis Towers Watson National Healthcare Practice Suicide & The Elderly :  Prevention...

September 14th, 2020 Appleton and Fox Cities Alzheimer's Care During COVID-19

A Fox Valley family shared how they explained the COVID-19 pandemic to a relative with dementia.   Wbay.com highlighted a local Fox Valley man whose wife has dementia. The family is separated, and he hasn't seen his wife in assisted...

August 5th, 2020 Low Vision Continuing Education Series in Appleton, WI

Optimum Life - 2020 Continuing Education SeriesLow Vision:  Impact to Day-to-Day Activities and Interventions Featuring: Maria Crescini,PTDate: Tuesday, August 18, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 2020 The event is reservations only.  To...

July 3rd, 2020 Continuing Education Course on Fighting Dementia

Fighting Dementia With Food​ - MIND and Mediterranean DietsDates/Times: July 7/9 @ 3:00pm; 7/13 @ 3:00pm; 7/15 @ 12:00pm; 7/21 @ 12:00pm; 7/22 @ 8:30am; 7/29 @ 2:00pm Pre-register by calling (920) 659-2428 (Bobbie) for...

June 10th, 2020 Go Purple for Alzheimer’s in Appleton, WI

Specialized Alzheimer's Care Approach with Individualized Care and Support for Appleton SeniorsDuring Alzheimer's Awareness month in June, we highlight our services and care provided to people living with dementia. We also like to help...