BrightStar Care Blog

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 Caregiver of the Year program. Our Regional...

UC San Francisco and Stanford University Take Top Spots   Stanford University and UC San Francisco, local academic health centers, take the top two spots on the U.S. News and World Report's annual list of the best hospitals in the Bay...

Hospital Social Workers Play a Key Role in San Francisco and Marin County Patient Care   Medical social workers provide the initial screening and evaluation of patients and their families, including psychosocial assessments of patients...

How is Growing Awareness of Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations Changing Senior Care in San Francisco?   Growing awareness of gender identities and sexual orientations is prompting policy changes in medical care in San Francisco and...

Is Your San Francisco or Marin County Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease Safe at Home? Home safety is important for all seniors, but it is especially vital for those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Taking preventive steps...

The Alzheimer’s Association and the San Francisco Giants are Hosting Alzheimer’s Awareness Night June 19th On June 19 the Northern California Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting the San Francisco Giants Awareness...

For San Francisco and Marin County Seniors, Recovering From Surgery Can Be Especially Challenging, As Age-Related Health Risks Can Slow the Healing ProcessRehabilitation After Surgery Is Difficult, Even For Healthy Patients. According...

BrightStar Care of San Francisco / Marin Celebrates National Nurses Week -  Nurse RecognitionThank You to San Francisco / Marin County Nurses! Nurses aren’t angels, but they may be the closest thing we have in the workplace.  ...

Long-Distance Caregiving for San Francisco and Marin County Seniors Presents Unique Challenges.If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind. Experienced caregivers recommend that you learn...

Living with Parkinson's Disease for San Francisco/Marin County seniors does not have to be a lonely road. The Parkinson's Foundation is an available resource (check your local chapter) in so many avenues. From tool kits to have while in...