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Preventing Hospital Readmissions: How Home Care Makes All the DifferenceWhen a loved one is discharged from the hospital, the transition home is often the most vulnerable time in their recovery...

How Veterans Can Qualify for Free Home Care Hours Through the VAAt BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit, we’re proud to serve those who have served our country. Many veterans are not aware...

Holiday Respite Care and Winter Vacation Help for Family CaregiversThe holiday season is supposed to be joyful — filled with family gatherings, travel plans, and time to relax. But if you...

A live-in caregiver is a trained professional who resides in the home of the person they’re caring for—typically an older adult, someone recovering from surgery, or a person with a...

One of the hardest parts of aging is the fear of being separated from the person you’ve shared your life with. For many couples the thought of moving into a facility, often in different rooms...

Respite Care in Union County: Giving Family Caregivers the Break They DeserveCaring for an aging parent or loved one at home is an act of love, but it can also be physically and emotionally...

When a loved one begins to need extra help, families often wonder whether home care or assisted living is the better choice. The right decision depends on your loved one’s needs, lifestyle...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming, especially as their needs change throughout the day. At BrightStar Care of Westfield & Summit, NJ, we provide compassionate...

When it comes to caring for a loved one, families in Union County want the very best. Whether it’s helping a senior remain independent at home, supporting recovery after surgery, or providing...

Coming home after surgery can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a knee replacement, heart procedure, or even a same-day surgery, patients often face new challenges: limited mobility, pain...