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The holiday season, a time of joy and celebration, can overwhelm caregivers. Balancing the demands of caregiving with the added pressures of the holidays requires a thoughtful approach. Our...

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.  ...

BrightStar Care of Howard County Team Holiday WishesThe holiday season is a special time of year, and we know how important it is to spend it with those you love.   However your holidays...

Holiday Tips for Howard County Alzheimer’s Caregivers and FamiliesHow should families approach traditional holiday gatherings when a loved one has Alzheimier’s? "Adult children...

Halloween Safety Tips for Older AdultsBefore you answer the bell, it’s imperative that you check the peephole to see who is standing outside your door. If it’s a lone adult, you might...

January can not only bring a lot of beautiful snow, but also slippery ice and freezing temperatures. Whether you live up north where it easily drops below zero, or down south where it can cool down...

A new year means it’s time for a fresh start. It’s time to grab the reins on the things we’ve all been saying we are going to get around to doing but haven’t yet. When you have an aging loved one...

New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your elderly loved one...

November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and much was talked about. BrightStar Care’s very own dementia care expert and Chief Clinical Quality Officer Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP...

Picture the typical holiday table and you’ll likely envision an abundant spread of stuffing, turkey, latkes, and pies. Now imagine navigating all that and trying to stick to a low-sodium, low-fat...