West Portland Blogs & Events

April 29th, 2020 FEATURED Portland COVID-19 Screening Services

Safeguard Your Employees and Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic   The CDC has recommended employers conduct COVID-19 screening including temperature checks for workers. This step is already in place for many healthcare workers...

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...

August 25th, 2021 Portland Home Safety

Caregivers in Portland - keep an eye on safety warnings and download: Home Safety Checklist HereOregon caregivers who follow warnings and safety guidesline help create conditions favorable to patients living at home with a disability or illness.We...

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 27th, 2021 COVID-19 Delta Variant Booster Shot Likely

COVID-19 Delta Variant Booster Shot Is Likely Needed to Ensure Continued Protection in PortlandWill you need a Booster Shot to protect against new coronavirus strains?Reports by major news outlets indicate that the elderly and those with...

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...

June 15th, 2021 Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month 2021

BrightStar Care of Portland observes Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Throughout June, the Alzheimer's Association encourages...

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...