Cherokee County Blogs & Events

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...

April 15th, 2020 Elevating safety standards to keep clients and caregivers safe

As we move into a new stage of these unprecedented times, we want to briefly pause and give thanks to BrightStar Care nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and all of our professional caregiving staff who ...

March 17th, 2020 How BrightStar Care is keeping clients safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Nothing is more important than keeping our most vulnerable population safe during this period of uncertainty. BrightStar Care is committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients who trust us with the care of their loved ones...

September 17th, 2019 In-Home Personal Care Services in Woodstock, Georgia

For All of Your Home Care Options in Woodstock GA 770-704-0272 Most adults would like to remain in the comforts of their homes as they age. Even if they experience some health challenges along the way, they want to stay put, surrounded by...

July 12th, 2019 5 Health and Safety Tips for Cherokee County Seniors in Winter

January can not only bring a lot of beautiful snow, but also slippery ice and freezing temperatures. Whether you live up north where it easily drops below zero, or down south where it can cool down into the 30’s and 40’s, you’ll...

July 12th, 2019 5 Key Areas for Promoting Winter Safety for Seniors

When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather and it’s important that they, and those who care for them, take certain precautions at this time of year. Here’s a good...

July 12th, 2019 4 strategies when individuals with dementia refuse medication

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...