BrightStar Care Blog

August 31st, 2018 FEATURED Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary!

BrightStar Care of Portland is Celebrating 10 Years Serving Our CommunityCelebrating a Decade of Service in Potland, ORAt BrightStar Care of OR - Portland, owned by Lori Calder-Miller, RN,  our home health care agency has been providing...

October 12th, 2018 Portland Senior Flu Awareness

Stay healthy during flu seasonPortland Senior Flu Awareness According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 5-20% of Americans become infected with influenza each year-more than 200,000 people infected with influenza will require...

September 21st, 2018 Leading Home Care Franchise with Office in Portland Receives Honor from The Joint Commission

BrightStar Care Named 2018 Enterprise Champion For Quality Award For 6th Year!Leading Home Care Franchise with Office in Portland Receives Honor from The Joint CommissionBrightStar Care, a national private duty home care and medical staffing...

September 10th, 2018 September is World Alzheimer's Month! Understanding Alzheimer’s is key to stopping the global and local impact of the disease

September is World Alzheimer's Month!Understanding Alzheimer’s is key to stopping the global and local impact of the diseaseWorld Awareness For Alzheimer's Matters in Portland Too2 out of every 3 people globally believe there is...

August 26th, 2018 Get Ready for The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Portland, OR!

Join BrightStar Care of Portland for The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’sTake the first step to a world without Alzheimer's this Sunday, August 26, 2018 for a fun event for all to help benefit Alzheimer’s awareness at Rose Quarter...

August 21st, 2018 Oregon Care Partners Elder Abuse Prevention ONLINE Training

Elder Abuse Prevention, Investigation and Reporting in OregonNew Online Elder Abuse Prevention Course Helps Senior Care Providers Prevent Abuse and Neglect Elder abuse and neglect are more prevalent than you think, and older adults are especially...

August 14th, 2018 The Mental Health Crisis in Portland

Safety Problems at Portland's Premier Mental Health CenterOregon State investigation shows Portland's premier psychiatric crisis center could lose its federal certification.  The $53 million Unity Center is known for its &ldquo...

August 8th, 2018 CareAcademy Caregiver Training

On this Thursday’s webinar we’re going to be showing off our new caregiver training classes and discussing how you can use CareAcademy to boost your caregiver recruiting efforts.If you’re training your caregivers with...

July 25th, 2018 Social Workers Help Coordinate Patient Care, Presented by BrightStar Care of Portland

Social Worker Care and Coordination After a Medical Procedure, Injury, Illness, or Hospitalization in Portland Medical social workers help ensure that a patient's psychological and social needs are attended to, and that every aspect of a...

July 16th, 2018 Is Oregon's Aging Population Prepared for the Costs of Old Age?

Long Term Senior Care Costs Rise for Portland Seniors For seniors with chronic conditions who live a long time, the lifetime health care bill can reach nearly $1 million, according to an analysis by the financial firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. The...