Marin County, CA In-Home Care Blog

July 20th, 2020 FEATURED Best of Marin Pacific Sun Award Home Care Provider

BrightStar Care of San Francisco and Marin County proudly announces winning the 2020 Best of Pacific Sun readers poll for BEST HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER! Congratulations to our team for all their outstanding efforts in providing the Highest...

April 16th, 2020 FEATURED San Francisco and Marin County COVID-19 Screening Services

Safeguard Your Employees and Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic   The CDC has recommended employers conduct COVID-19 screening including temperature checks for workers. This step is already in place for many healthcare workers...

May 28th, 2021 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 homes and, in some cases, help prevent hospital...

May 21st, 2021 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 overwhelming, it’s easy to develop anxiety or...

May 13th, 2021 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 dementia, and when people battling dementia are...

May 11th, 2021 National Nurses Week 2021

BrightStar Care of San Francisco / Marin County Celebrates Our Frontline HeroesDuring National Nurses Week, we recognize all our amazing nurses, but this year, after battling the COVID-19 pandemic our gratitude for our front-line nurses is...

April 19th, 2021 11 Things to know about COVID-19 vaccination program

Now that the COVID-19 vaccination program has begun distributing vaccines, there’s a feeling of hope sweeping the nation. Still, many people are hesitant, because they’re not sure that the vaccine benefits outweigh the risks. Do they...

April 8th, 2021 Steps for Caregivers Concerned about COVID-19 Exposure

For those responsible for the care of seniors, the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming. There’s concern not only about their own wellness but about the potential they have to do unintentional harm to those in their care. If you...

March 30th, 2021 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 your loved one to receive a vaccine as quickly as...

March 24th, 2021 Bay Area Social Workers Are Essential!

Thank you to our San Francisco and Marin County Social WorkersSocial Work Month, March 2021, is a time to celebrate this vital profession.The theme for Social Work Month this year is Social Workers Are Essential. Social workers are...