What Is Sepsis and How Can BrightStar Care Help?
Sepsis (Septicemia) is one of the most common reasons individuals are readmitted to the hospital after a procedure or treatment for another condition, but many people do not know what it is. In...
View ArticleSweet Memories in the Making
As we grow, we pick up habits that will never truly leave our memory, even if other parts of our memory fade away. Lucille, better known as ‘Ms. Bitsy,’ loves cooking, especially homemade pecan pies....
View ArticleHealthy Baking and Cooking Tips for Seniors
Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s...
View Article4 strategies when individuals with dementia refuse medication
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of missing...
View Article5 ways a nurse-led home care team can make your life easier
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care Dealing with day-to-day tasks such as meal preparation, bathing and dressing; coordinating medical care; making...
View ArticleFrom caregiver to RN, a profile of a BrightStar Care nurse’s career journey
In honor of National Nurses Week (May 6 – 12, 2017), we want to introduce you to BrightStar Care Registered Nurse Amelia Williams. She started with BrightStar Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant...
View ArticleHelp Your Loved One Avoid a Devastating Injury From a Fall
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care Elderly people suffer 29 million falls annually in the United States. When a frail older person falls, they’re...
View ArticleHome Safety Checklist: Preventing Falls When Grandma & Grandpa Come to Visit
Everyone loves when grandma and grandpa come to visit, and keeping them safe from falls during their stay means more time enjoying their company and affection. According to the Centers for Disease...
View ArticleLet’s talk home care: Tips to start the conversation, address concerns
By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care Many people shy away from discussing issues surrounding aging, especially when decisions could threaten an older...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Tips for Smart Medication Management
Did you know 40% of adults 65+ take 5 or more medications? Practicing safe medication management is critical to making sure your loved one is getting the proper benefits from their medications as well...
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