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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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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...
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Sausagemaking - A Peek Behind the Scense
If you’ve ever wondered about the “sausagemaking” of home care, here’s a sneak peek at what our office team is up to in this unusual day of Covid-19. Since home care...
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Thank you!
We are fortunate to have many appreciative clients. We treasure the cards, notes and verbal complements we receive. The kudos underscore and reinforce our commitment to providing the...
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Your Long Term Care Options
Comparing the cost of long-term care alternatives can be challenging. All “costs” aren’t readily apparent. Some costs are more qualitative. There are many...
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Medicare Home Care vs. Private Duty Home Care
The big difference between Medicare Home Health and Private Duty Home Care is Medicare pays for Home Health and the patient generally pays for Home Care. Why would anyone pay for Home...
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Celebrating our 2018 Regional Caregivers of the Year
Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our...
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Crafting with Seniors in the Midwest
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, crafting...
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Some Answers for the Family Caregiver Who Is Spread Thin
Are you or is someone you know one of the more than 50 million Americans providing care for a loved one? If so, then you might also fall into the "sandwich generation," those family...