Chesapeake / Virginia Beach Blogs & Events

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion and empathy during their patients' most...

Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our Caregiver of the Year program. Our Regional...

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion and empathy during their patients' most...

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...

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...

It is officially Spring! With the start of new growth in the plants around us, it is a good idea for us to step back and look at how we can clear out the clutter around us that tends to gather. Maybe you are capable of doing this yourself, or...

March 13th through the 19th is known as Brain Awareness Week. It started in 1993 by a foundation called The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, which was founded in 1950, to bring awareness to brain science, and advocating for science funding. ...

Do you know what your kidneys do for you? You know, those bean shaped organs in your lower back area? They are a pretty important part of our anatomy since they assist in flushing out toxins and excess water from the blood, assist in controlling...

In 2008 a day was created to celebrate registered dietitian nutritionists and other food professionals who work towards creating healthy lifestyles for individuals. Nutrition can be a difficult subject to understand, especially today with the...