Charlotte, NC In-Home Care Blog

Tips for Visiting with Charlotte Seniors This Holiday Season and All Year LongThe holidays offer families a special opportunity to celebrate common bonds. But what about elderly family members who live alone? It is always important to include...

BrightStar Care of Charlotte Celebrates Alzheimer's Awareness MonthSince November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, here are some thoughtful tips for communicating with someone with Alzheimer's or dementia:Never...

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 with seniors is popular in the South region.No...

By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of missing a dose or confusing pills is so high for...

Congratulations to Leighshaun Blackman on Being Named BrightStar Care 2014 Caregiver of the Year "It is an amazing achievement that i never thought that i would be the one to be honored in this kind of situation. Its such a blessing that I...

2017 Community Social Worker of the YearCongratulations to Terri Williams, BSW, MSW and LCSW on Being Named  2017 Social Worker of the Year at the Annual Centralina Social Worker Appreciation Luncheon for Mecklenburg County. “It was humbling to...

Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s famous blueberry muffins? Try these simple...

Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the hospital after a procedure or treatment for another condition, but many people do not know what it is. In addition to health concerns, this can also cause...

February is American Heart Month, making it the perfect time to commit to living a healthier lifestyle. Family history is one major risk factor for heart disease, but an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and being overweight can also...

Every January 25th is National Infusion Nurse's Day. Do you know what an infusion nurse does or the many ways they can help your loved one at home? What is an Infusion Nurse?Infusion Nurses are Registered Nurses who specialize in giving medicine...