Boise, ID In-Home Care Blog

January 8th, 2021 FEATURED Boise COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Here is the most recent information on COVID-19 Vaccination efforts in Boise From Central District HealthAs of January 25, COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution For Group 1 and Group 2.1 is Taking PlaceWho is currently receiving...

April 14th, 2020 FEATURED Boise COVID-19 Screening Services

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...

October 15th, 2021 Managing Anger & Sundowners Syndrome in Loved Ones With Memory Loss

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...

October 14th, 2021 5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career

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...

September 27th, 2021 Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance

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...

September 14th, 2021 Treasure Valley 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's 

The 2021 Walk is On Saturday, October 2nd — and you're invited to join in.  Schedule of Events:Registration 10 am | Walk Ceremony 11 am | Walk 11:30 amAdd to calendarLocation:Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park | 1900 North Records...

August 16th, 2021 The Delta Variant In Boise

Get the Facts and Get Vaccinated The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) announced earlier this month that the delta variant is the dominant version of COVID-19 in Idaho. Dr. Christopher Ball, bureau chief of the Idaho Bureau...

July 29th, 2021 A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout

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...

July 22nd, 2021 Boise In-Home Health Care

Comprehensive In-Home Care and Care Homes in BoiseOur home health care services cover a broad range of services and staffing needs for individuals and families in the Boise area. Here is a summary of the range of services BrightStar Care provides...

June 18th, 2021 Staying Connected with Your Senior Loved One in a Virtual World

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...