News and Resources

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...

Elder Abuse Prevention, Investigation and Reporting in OregonNew Online Elder Abuse Prevention Course Helps Senior Care Providers Prevent Abuse and Neglect Elder abuse and neglect are more...

Safety Problems at Portland's Premier Mental Health CenterOregon State investigation shows Portland's premier psychiatric crisis center could lose its federal certification.  The $53...

On this Thursday’s webinar we’re going to be showing off our new caregiver training classes and discussing how you can use CareAcademy to boost your caregiver recruiting...

Social Worker Care and Coordination After a Medical Procedure, Injury, Illness, or Hospitalization in Portland Medical social workers help ensure that a patient's psychological and social...

Long Term Senior Care Costs Rise for Portland Seniors For seniors with chronic conditions who live a long time, the lifetime health care bill can reach nearly $1 million, according to an analysis...

Making Sure Portland Seniors with Alzhiemer’s Disease Can Move Around the House Safely Falls are the most common cause of injuries among senior citizens and the top reason for a hospital...

Portland is Experiencing a Rise in Cognitive Decline, and You Can Cycle to Help! According to recent data, 11.3% of Oregonians aged 45 and over report they are experiencing confusion or memory...

Geriatricians Know About AgingThe Portland Tribune reports on aging and ask what don’t other doctors know that Geriatricians know? Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom is a OHSU geriatrician who has been...