Wayne, PA In-Home Care Blog

May 14th, 2018 FEATURED Main Line Doctor Elected to Wayne Senior Center Board of Directors

Wayne, PA - BrightStar Care of The Main Line announces the appointment of Dr. Sallie Stadlen to the Board of Directors of the Wayne Senior Center. Since 1975, the Wayne Senior Center has provided community, friendship and resources which enriches...

July 29th, 2021 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 living facility, so you have invited them to move in...

July 23rd, 2021 Chair Yoga for Seniors

Seniors should remain active like individuals of any other age. Chair yoga allows many seniors who have limited mobility to modify various yoga poses to complete in a chair. While individuals may perform these poses in a chair, they offer the same...

June 18th, 2021 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 interactions are still the safest way to connect with...

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...

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...