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What Do You Know About Dementia?What is dementia? Dementia is a decline in cognitive function. To be considered dementia, mental impairment must affect at least two brain functions. Dementia may...

Holiday blues: how to have a guilt-free holiday?What do you do when you go on holiday if you are also caring for an elderly parent or relative?Caring for Elderly Parents during the Holidays in...

Oregon Care Partners Pre-Service Dementia Care ClassesCaregivers:  Don't miss this dementia training! As set forth in ORS 443-433, OAR 411-054-0070 and OAR 411-050 direct care staff...

How to find financial assistance for aging in place   AARP survey found 71 percent of Americans in their 50s and early 60s want to stay where they are as they age Successful aging in...

Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our...

Stay healthy during flu seasonPortland Senior Flu Awareness According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 5-20% of Americans become infected with influenza each year-more than 200,000 people...

BrightStar Care Named 2018 Enterprise Champion For Quality Award For 6th Year!Leading Home Care Franchise with Office in Portland Receives Honor from The Joint CommissionBrightStar Care, a national...

September is World Alzheimer's Month!Understanding Alzheimer’s is key to stopping the global and local impact of the diseaseWorld Awareness For Alzheimer's Matters in Portland Too2...

BrightStar Care of Portland is Celebrating 10 Years Serving Our CommunityCelebrating a Decade of Service in Potland, ORAt BrightStar Care of OR - Portland, owned by Lori Calder-Miller, RN, ...

Join BrightStar Care of Portland for The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’sTake the first step to a world without Alzheimer's this Sunday, August 26, 2018 for a fun event for all to help...