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May 6th, 2020 FEATURED Chico COVID-19 Screening Services

Safeguard Your Employees and Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic   The CDC has recommended employers conduct COVID-19 screening including temperature checks for workers. This step is already in place for many healthcare workers...

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...

May 10th, 2021 National Nurses Week 2021

BrightStar Care of Chico Celebrates Our Frontline HeroesDuring National Nurses Week, we recognize all our amazing nurses, but this year, after battling the COVID-19 pandemic, our gratitude for our front-line nurses is beyond measure. Their...

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 15th, 2021 Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in Chico

Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. Its symptoms manifest differently in individuals, and the pace at which the disease progresses varies by person. Taking care of a person with a chronic illness 24/7 is an...

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...

March 18th, 2021 Social Workers Are Super-Heroes

Social workers are essential to Chico's community well-being.  This month is 2021 Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.As a home health care provider in Chico, BrightStar Care works with Social...

March 11th, 2021 March 2021 Caregiver of the Month

Congratulations Tammie DreissBrightStar Care of Chico March 2021 Caregiver of the Month