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The Power of Belief: Why Self-Efficacy Matters in Health CareWhen it comes to health and healing, belief plays a powerful role—and not just belief in medicine or doctors, but belief in...

When caring for an aging loved one becomes overwhelming, especially in the face of complex conditions like dementia, families need more than just assistance. They need a team they can trust.  ...

When Alzheimer’s enters a home, it doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed; it reshapes daily life for everyone involved. For one local family, the prospect of bringing a professional...

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Sundowning: What Families Need to KnowCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease comes with many challenges, one of the most confusing and emotionally...

At BrightStar Care of Moraga, we’ve always believed that compassionate, nurse-led in-home care leads to better health outcomes—and now, a newly commissioned study confirms just how...

Caring for a child with medical needs is an incredible responsibility—and no parent should have to face it alone. At BrightStar Care of Moraga, we understand the unique challenges that come...

Caring for an aging parent or family member is a labor of love—but it’s not always easy to know when to ask for help. Many families wait until a crisis forces them to act. But...

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...

Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...