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A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...

Where can you get help if you or a loved one gets an Alzheimer's Diagnosis?There are many local, state, and national organizations that will help you navigate Alzheimer's, provide one-on...

Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...

Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...

How Our RN-led home care teams provide a higher standard of patient supportBrightStar Care wants families to have access to better care and support. And while caregivers are fundamentally crucial...

Gifts of Light VolunteersIndividual and Corporate Volunteers are NeededSHOPThey will send you an elders’ wish lists. They ask for simple, affordable items because they have so little.  ...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many...

Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...

If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services.  The basics of...

What do our Pediatric Nurses Do? At BrightStar Care® of Howard County, we offer a full range of Pediatric Care, including our skilled pediatric and neonatal nurses. They make it possible...