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Talking to Your Senior Loved One About the COVID-19 Vaccine
If you have an elderly loved one, you may have been waiting anxiously for the COVID-19 vaccine. Because COVID-19 symptoms can be more dangerous for older people, it’s natural for you to want...
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Advance Caregiver Training
Caregiver TrainingBrightStar Care of Portland provides on going training and support to our team. Twice a month, our Clinical Staff, holds an "Advance Caregiver Training" class. They...
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How meditation and yoga can help you handle COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us face to face with many unfamiliar challenges. Consequently, the past year has left many people feeling stressed, anxious, and depressed. If you’re a...
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2021 Social Workers Month in Portland
Time to Thank A Social WorkerHere is why Social Workers are vital and why we thank them:During the Coronavirus pandemic, social workers have also been on the frontlines with doctors, nurses, home...
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Quick Guide to Understanding the Different COVID-19 Vaccines
The past year has been challenging for most people, and particularly those with elderly loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccine, however, has been approved in record time, and is now being rolled out...
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2021 National Caregivers Day in Oregon
Thank you to our Portland Caregivers BrightStar Care of Portland Celebrates National Caregivers DayWe recognize our dedicated Portland home care staff for their heroic efforts during the...
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors in Portland
Starting on January 23, Oregon began making the vaccine available to anyone over 65, childcare providers, and educators.How the vaccine will be distributed in Oregon: It will take some time before...
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Seasons Greetings 2020
BrightStar Care of Portland Team Holiday WishesThe holiday season is a special time of year, and we know how important it is to spend it with those you love. However your holidays look this...
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The Alzheimer's Epidemic in the Portland Area
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness MonthSince President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in 1983, the number of...
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Portland Walk to End Alzheimer's 2020
This year the Walk to End Alzheimer's is everywhere in Portland. Portland may seem different right now, but one thing that hasn't changed is our commitment to helping end Alzheimer'...