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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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Happy Birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRIGHTSTAR CARE'S DIRECTOR OF NURSINGAdd us to the long list of people who are so happy you were born! Jess, we are so grateful for the kindness and compassion you show...
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Keeping Our Seniors Safe During Heat Wave
During the hot summer months, staying hydrated is more important than ever for our seniors, especially with the heat waves we have been having here in NJ. As we age, our bodies become less...
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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...
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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...
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Spring Activities
What do you like to do on these beautiful spring days? Shout out to our wonderful Caregivers!!! Here are just a few of the things they are doing with their clients and families to add...
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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...
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Helping Seniors Living with Alzheimer’s Stay Active During COVID-19
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s important to help your loved one stay active and engaged. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of...
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11 Things to know about COVID-19 vaccination program
Now that the COVID-19 vaccination program has begun distributing vaccines, there’s a feeling of hope sweeping the nation. Still, many people are hesitant, because they’re not sure...
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Steps for Caregivers Concerned about COVID-19 Exposure
For those responsible for the care of seniors, the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. There’s concern not only about their own wellness but about the potential they have to do...