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Family Caregiver Month in Howard County, MD

November 18, 2020

BrightStar Care is pleased to recognize November as National Family Caregivers Month.

It is time to celebrate caregivers' contributions to their critical role in patient care in Howard County.

There are over 53 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers to family, friends, and neighbors. Caregiving can often have a significant impact on the life of the caregiver. It can make maintaining physical and mental health more difficult and strain work, family, and social activity.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, feelings of stress, worry, and isolation may have some caregivers in need of a break. If you need help making a loved one's doctor appointment, or there may be prescriptions to give, respite care can support a family caregiver in difficult times, and when family or work circumstances require additional support. 

Family caregivers may experience stress and challenges that can significantly impact a family caregiver's mental health and lead to caregiver depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug addiction, and anxiety. Caregivers need to take care of their psychological and physical health. Supporting caregivers with information and resources can help them maintain a healthy life balance and better serve loved ones with medical and personal care needs. 

Please visit our Family Caregiver Resources site CLICK HERE or please call us 24/7 if you need help at 

410-910-9425

Family Caregivers who are struggling can rely on Respite Care by our licensed and accredited caregivers in Howard County. We are a locally owned and operated home health care agency ready to help.  

BrightStar Care of Howard County provides 24/7 to hourly Private Duty Health Care and Medical Staffing Services. We offer support around the clock, providing a full continuum of medical and personal care services and medical staffing. We proudly serve Howard County, Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Frederick, Clarksville, Westminster, Fulton, and Savage.

 

For more information on how BrightStar Care supports Howard County's family caregivers and learn more about our local team of caregivers and skilled healthcare professionals – please Click Here.