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...

October 28th, 2021 Achievable Meals for the Elderly to Kickstart a Better Nutritional Lifestyle

Are you having trouble deciding what meal to prepare for yourself or for your client? Nutritional meals are an essential part of one's well being. Making sure you incorporate the right foods into your diet will not only satisfy your hunger...

October 27th, 2021 Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare

Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is an experience to be cherished rather than missed....

October 21st, 2021 Senior Reading Recommendations from the New York Times Bestsellers List

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought all of us a lot of downtime to try to fill within our living spaces. Try putting down the cell phone or computer for a little while, and try to reference the New York Times bestsellers list (look out for more...

October 15th, 2021 Managing Anger & Sundowners Syndrome in Loved Ones With Memory Loss

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many advanced dementia patients lash out at their caregivers...

October 14th, 2021 5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career

Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized adults returning home, disabled persons, children with...

October 10th, 2021 Brightstar Care Goes on a Jog!

Recently, Brightstar Care was involved in the Main Line 5K run organized by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce! Here are some photos of Colleen, Dan, and the rest of the Ryan family at the table and running!   Owner Colleen and Danny...

September 27th, 2021 Paying for Home Care with Long-Term Care Insurance

If you or your loved one have long-term care (LTC) insurance, it can help to re-familiarize yourself with your policy before you file a claim to pay for home care services.  The basics of long-term care insurance. Each long-term care...

September 18th, 2021 The Benefits of Home Care

After a patient has been hospitalized, most prefer to heal in the comfort of their own home. By choosing Brightstar Care of the Main Line, we provide a variety of benefits that help to improve a client's activities of daily living, which...

August 26th, 2021 Nutrition Tips for a Healthier You!

Quinn Tobias Preoccupied with the activities of daily life, many overlook nutrition. Often, individuals fail to consume three nutrient-dense meals a day and complete 30 minutes of exercise. This trend frequently appears in the elderly...