Lake Forest, CA In-Home Care Blog

June 7th, 2021 FEATURED Caregiving for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's & Dementia at Home

In the early stages, you may act more like a care partner than a caregiver. Your role is one of support, love, and companionship. You are there to help with daily life, as needed, and to help the person with Alzheimer’s plan for...

June 7th, 2021 FEATURED 10 Tips for Mindful Communication with Persons with Alzheimer's or Dementia

Through our specialized memory care program, BrightStar Connections, we are able to truly provide A Higher Standard of Care and support to our clients living with Alzheimer's or dementia. It's equally important that we extend a hand to...

June 7th, 2021 FEATURED 10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond with an urgent wish to spend more time together...

April 2nd, 2021 FEATURED Does My Aging Parent Need That Medication?

Polypharmacy refers to taking multiple medications often prescribed by multiple providers for various health conditions. While some conditions require more than one drug, the number of pills a senior takes daily can add up quickly and...

March 30th, 2021 FEATURED Diet and Medications: Certain Healthy Foods Can Be Risky for Seniors

 Managing a senior loved one’s medications and diet is a challenge many family caregivers face daily. Many clients are surprised to learn that certain otherwise healthy foods can interfere with the efficacy of vital medications. ...

March 22nd, 2021 FEATURED This Month's Heart-Healthy Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon, Couscous and Asparagus with Fresh Strawberry Angel Food Cake

March is National Nutrition Month. A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness for everyone, but it’s especially essential for older adults. To help your loved one maintain a healthy diet, we partnered with Chef Wade...

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...

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...

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...