Wayne, PA In-Home Care Blog

A little bit about Jean Albrecht:Jean is the director of nursing at BrightStar Care of the Main Line. Jean is 38 years old with 19 years of Pediatric ICU experience. She is now transitioning into the adult home care setting. Recently, Jean...

It’s the Holiday season and a great time to relax with loved ones or by yourself. The more time we spend inside, the more time there is to do indoor activities like reading!  Coupled with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic once again...

Seniors should remain active like individuals of any other age. As the winter weather rolls around, especially up here on The Main Line and the Northeast, it is harder and harder to exercise. No matter if it is the stormy or cold weather making...

Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved ones as irrational or even ridiculous. As a caregiver...

Since the weather is becoming colder, the leaves are falling, and the days are getting shorter, it's time for those savory fall meals to fill your table. Here are a few recipes for the fall which are healthy snacks or a bigger meal that are...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls, which may include fractures, broken bones, and...

Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year, like the 4th of July, when spousal and family...

The fall season and colder temperatures offer the opportunity to kick back indoors and read with a comforting warm hot coffee or tea. Coupled with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic once again, reading is a satisfying and effective way to spend time or...

Nutritious meals stand with much importance for the geriatric population as these meals offer added protection from illness and support in keeping loved ones healthy. BrightStar Care of the Main Line’s aides understand the nutritional value...

Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called “shingles,” and older people are particularly...