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...

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...

March 29th, 2021 Advance Caregiver Training

Caregiver TrainingBrightStar Care of Portland provides on going training and support to our team. Twice a month, our Clinical Staff, holds an "Advance Caregiver Training" class. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot as well.  Here...

March 24th, 2021 2021 Social Workers Month in Portland

Time to Thank A Social WorkerHere is why Social Workers are vital and why we thank them:During the Coronavirus pandemic, social workers have also been on the frontlines with doctors, nurses, home health care workers, grocery store staff, and other...

March 24th, 2021 How meditation and yoga can help you handle COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us face to face with many unfamiliar challenges. Consequently, the past year has left many people feeling stressed, anxious, and depressed. If you’re a family caregiver, we have a suggestion that may...

February 25th, 2021 Quick Guide to Understanding the Different COVID-19 Vaccines

The past year has been challenging for most people, and particularly those with elderly loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccine, however, has been approved in record time, and is now being rolled out around the country. With so many different COVID-19...

February 13th, 2021 2021 National Caregivers Day in Oregon

Thank you to our Portland Caregivers BrightStar Care of Portland Celebrates National Caregivers DayWe recognize our dedicated Portland home care staff for their heroic efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic!  Our caregivers have...

January 28th, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors in Portland

Starting on January 23, Oregon began making the vaccine available to anyone over 65, childcare providers, and educators.How the vaccine will be distributed in Oregon: It will take some time before every Oregonian who wants to get the vaccine can...

December 23rd, 2020 Seasons Greetings 2020

BrightStar Care of Portland Team Holiday WishesThe holiday season is a special time of year, and we know how important it is to spend it with those you love.   However your holidays look this year, we want to thank you for the opportunity to...