Chico, CA In-Home Care Blog

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...

September 22nd, 2021 Chico's 2021 Walk to end Alzheimer's 

The 2021 Walk is On October 9, 2021 — and you're invited to join in.Schedule of Events:Check-In at 8:30 AM | Ceremony at 9:00 AM | Walk at 9:15 AMAdd to calendarLocation:Sycamore Field, Bidwell Park | Sycamore Field Chico, CA 95928...

August 25th, 2021 AIR QUALITY AND SAFETY AT HOME IN CHICO

Staying indoors is the best advice to follow on days where breathing wildfire smoke can create health risks.Caregivers in California must keep an eye on air quality reports, smoke updates, and red flags warnings as air quality decreases and smoke...

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...

July 23rd, 2021 Survive Summer at Home Safely in Chico

What Are 5 Top Summer Safety Concerns in Chico?Sun Exposure - Sunburn - Sunburn is an often painful sign of skin damage from spending too much time outdoors without wearing protective sunscreen. Years of overexposure to the sun lead to premature...

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...

June 14th, 2021 The Joint Commission 2021 Enterprise Champion for Quality Award

2021 Joint Commission Enterprise Champion Award reinforces BrightStar Care's commitment to a higher standard of clinical qualityBrightStar Care of Chico is very proud to be a part of an organization awarded The Joint Commission's 2021...

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...

May 21st, 2021 Why Eating a Balanced Diet Can Get You Through the COVID-19 Blues

Eating a balanced diet protects your physical and mental health, and this is especially true during a pandemic. The disruption of COVID-19 has most of us feeling stressed, and when things seem overwhelming, it’s easy to develop anxiety or...

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...