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As we move into a new stage of these unprecedented times, we want to briefly pause and give thanks to BrightStar Care nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and all of our...

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...

We need to be Concerned About How the Bay Area Housing Market Crisis is Impacting SeniorsHousing issues for fixed and low income seniors in the Bay Area are compounding.  Board-and-Care Homes...

What Is Sepsis and How Can BrightStar Care HelpOur San Francisco / Marin County RN Led Care Helps To Identify Sepsis in Seniors Recovering at HomeBrightStar’s Transitional Care Program helps...

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HOLIDAY HOME CARE BY BRIGHTSTAR CAREBay Area Holiday Home Care Helpers........ (415) 332-3300 ........   BrightStar Care is ready to help. For more information about...

Here’s why Meals on Wheels is asking elderly Californians about their LGBT status   Carol Alexander received a phone call from Sacramento County’s Meals on Wheels program last...

How is Growing Awareness of Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations Changing Senior Care in San Francisco?   Growing awareness of gender identities and sexual orientations is prompting...

For San Francisco and Marin County Seniors, Recovering From Surgery Can Be Especially Challenging, As Age-Related Health Risks Can Slow the Healing ProcessRehabilitation After Surgery Is...

Long-Distance Caregiving for San Francisco and Marin County Seniors Presents Unique Challenges.If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind...

Living with Parkinson's Disease for San Francisco/Marin County seniors does not have to be a lonely road. The Parkinson's Foundation is an available resource (check your local chapter) in...