BrightStar Care Blog

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...

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...

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...

Chronic Conditions Effect Williamsburg Seniors Usually when an older person is diagnosed with a chronic condition, there is an immediate feeling of facing a loss of freedom and autonomy, a sense that his or her days of living independently...

Parkinson's Disease can cause a lot of stress on a Williamsburg Senior   As the disease progresses, the senior will require more around the clock care. Benefits of in-home neurological care include: Freedom to remain in a...

What makes nurses so special? We believe it is a special combination of head and heart. They have the knowledge and clinical expertise to provide the very best care as well as genuine compassion and empathy during their patients' most...

Williamsburg Seniors: Do You Know The Best Foods to Increase Kidney Health? Your kidneys are natural filters, removing harmful waste material from your bloodstream and balancing your body’s fluids. In most people, a healthful, balanced diet...

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder in which a Williamsburg senior’s lungs are not getting as much oxygen as they should be while sleeping. This results in not having a deep, healthy night’s sleep, and they may feel tired and low energy...

It is very important for Williamsburg seniors to stay aware of their blood pressure numbers because of hypertension. Also called the “silent killer,” hypertension is extremely dangerous because there are no warning signs or symptoms...