Bethesda, MD In-Home Care Blog

2021 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards From Home Care Pulse for the 3rd Consecutive Year!BrightStar Care of Bethesda / Montgomery County Receives 2021 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice and Employer of...

Here is the most recent update from January 15 on the COVID-19 Vaccination efforts in Montgomery CountyWho is currently receiving vaccines? As of January 18, Montgomery County is in Phase 1A and Phase 1B for vaccine distribution.  For...

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...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many advanced dementia patients lash out at their caregivers...

Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized adults returning home, disabled persons, children with...

If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services.  The basics of long-term care insurance. Each long-term care...

As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted living facility, so you have invited them to move in...

Terri Canaday, Nurse Educator from Seasons Hospice led an educational program for residents of Independent Living at Brooke Grove on the topic of Advanced Directives and the Maryland MOLST form.  She shared the differences between an Advanced...

Humans are social creatures who crave companionship, seek out personal connections, and find solace in shared experiences. The coronavirus pandemic began more than a year ago, and virtual interactions are still the safest way to connect with...

We’re proud to have been awarded The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award, which reinforces our commitment to clinical quality to keep clients safe in their homes and, in some cases, help prevent hospital...