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Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance
If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services. The basics of...
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Portland 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's
The 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's is on October 16, 2021 - and you're invited to join in.Schedule of Events:Registration at 8 a.m. | Ceremony at 9 a.m. | Walk at 9:15 a.m.Add to...
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Portland Home Safety
Caregivers in Portland - keep an eye on safety warnings and check out the Home Safety Checklist HereOregon caregivers who follow warnings and safety guidesline help create conditions favorable...
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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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COVID-19 Delta Variant Booster Shot Likely
COVID-19 Delta Variant Booster Shot Is Likely Needed to Ensure Continued Protection in PortlandWill you need a Booster Shot to protect against new coronavirus strains?Reports by major news outlets...
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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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Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month 2021
BrightStar Care of Portland observes Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Throughout...
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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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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...