Hawaii Blogs & Events

August 20th, 2019 FEATURED Congratulations to Hawaii's Nominees for BrightStar Care's 2019 Caregiver of the Year Award

BrightStar Care of Hawaii is part of the BrightStar Care franchise. Each year, BrightStar Care reaches out to the people whose lives have been touched by compassionate care professionals nationwide to share their experiences. Hundreds of...

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...

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...

October 18th, 2019 Ann Okahara named 2019 West Caregiver of the Year

"Good morning, Tony!" Ann Okahara's simple, happy start to the day means much more to her clients family than a simple greeting. It signifies a change in Tony's life – one marked by routines, structure, compassion, and...

April 5th, 2019 Celebrating our 2019 Regional Nurses of the Year

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...