BrightStar Care Blog

September 21st, 2018 FEATURED Leading Home Care Franchise with Office in Williamsburg, VA 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 Williamsburg, VA Receives Honor from The Joint CommissionBrightStar Care, a national private duty home care and medical...

September 12th, 2018 What is Companion Care for Seniors?

Companion Care in WilliamsburgAt BrightStar Care of Williamsburg, our senior companion care services focus on improving the health and well-being of your aging loved ones so they can get the most out of life.We strive to get to know our clients...

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

Helping find a cure for Alzheimer’sTake the first step to a world without Alzheimer's and join us on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Pecan Square Park in Williamsburg, VA.Event Details:Time: Registration at 8:30 am Ceremony at 9:30 am...

August 9th, 2018 Annual Child Development Resources Superhero 5k - This Saturday!

Annual Child Development Resources Superhero 5K run Saturday 8/11See Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Incredibles all at once in Williamsburg at the Annual Child Development Resources Superhero 5K run Don't miss tomorrow's 5K...

July 25th, 2018 Is It Dangerous to Recover at Home Alone After Surgery? Presented by BrightStar Care of Williamsburg

Can Your Return Home From The Hospital Be Dangerous? Coming home from the hospital is actually more dangerous than you might expect, and there is a high likelihood of readmission if proper precautions aren’t taken.   Here are facts...

July 14th, 2018 The Cycling Without Age Program Provides Williamsburg Seniors With Rides in July!

Williamsburg residents who are no longer able to pedal a bicycle have a chance to ride again with the help of the Cycling Without Age program. “The program will provide an opportunity for the elderly and those with limited mobility to...

June 26th, 2018 Senior Loneliness is a Common and Serious Problem for Williamsburg Seniors

Loneliness for Williamsburg seniors can be as deadly as many physical ailments if not treated properly.Senior isolation has been referred to as a “loneliness epidemic,” because, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 11 million...

June 14th, 2018 June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.At first, someone with Alzheimer's disease may notice mild confusion and difficulty remembering. Eventually, people with the disease may...

May 17th, 2018 "Old Hollywood" Senior Ball May 20th in Newport News

Dine, dance, and raise a glass to raise funds for Peninsula Agency on Aging!You're invited to a glamorous evening- the Old Hollywood Senior Prom Benefit Gala. Come enjoy a three course dinner with friends, spirits, and decadent desserts. Live...

May 11th, 2018 National Nurses Week - Williamsburg Nurse Recognition

BrightStar Care of Williamsburg Celebrates National Nurses Week - Nurse RecognitionThank You to Our Williamsburg Director of Nursing Nurses aren’t angels, but they may be the closest thing we have in the workplace.  For 12 of past 13...