Canton, GA In-Home Care Blog

July 12th, 2019 FEATURED 10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond with an urgent wish to spend more time together...

November 16th, 2017 FEATURED How Families with Alzheimer’s Celebrate the Holidays

For families with Alzheimer’s, celebrating the holidays can require a little extra effort. You want to involve your loved one living with dementia in holiday events, but you want to do it in a way that is appropriate for his or her needs. If...

November 14th, 2017 FEATURED Healthy for the Holidays: Avoiding the Holiday Blues

Avoiding the Holiday BluesStaying healthy for the holidays also means avoiding the holiday blues.  The BrightStar Care person-centered approach begins with our pledge of Guaranteed Compatibility through our person-centered plan of care...

November 14th, 2017 FEATURED Healthy for the Holidays: Senior Flu Prevention

Senior Flu PreventionMany people are concerned about common cold, influenza, and even pneumonia, during the winter months.  BrightStar Care® follows the National Patient Safety Goals of the Joint Commission and is deeply committed to...

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...

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...

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...

May 28th, 2021 BrightStar Care receives The Joint Commission’s 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award reinforcing commitment to a higher standard of care and clinical quality.

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...