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...

May 13th, 2021 Helping Seniors Living with Alzheimer’s Stay Active During COVID-19

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s important to help your loved one stay active and engaged. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and when people battling dementia are...

April 19th, 2021 11 Things to know about COVID-19 vaccination program

Now that the COVID-19 vaccination program has begun distributing vaccines, there’s a feeling of hope sweeping the nation. Still, many people are hesitant, because they’re not sure that the vaccine benefits outweigh the risks. Do they...

April 8th, 2021 Steps for Caregivers Concerned about COVID-19 Exposure

For those responsible for the care of seniors, the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. There’s concern not only about their own wellness but about the potential they have to do unintentional harm to those in their care. If you...

March 30th, 2021 Talking to Your Senior Loved One About the COVID-19 Vaccine

If you have an elderly loved one, you may have been waiting anxiously for the COVID-19 vaccine. Because COVID-19 symptoms can be more dangerous for older people, it’s natural for you to want your loved one to receive a vaccine as quickly as...

March 24th, 2021 How meditation and yoga can help you handle COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us face to face with many unfamiliar challenges. Consequently, the past year has left many people feeling stressed, anxious, and depressed. If you’re a family caregiver, we have a suggestion that may...

February 25th, 2021 Quick Guide to Understanding the Different COVID-19 Vaccines

The past year has been challenging for most people, and particularly those with elderly loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccine, however, has been approved in record time, and is now being rolled out around the country. With so many different COVID-19...