BrightStar Care of Augusta

Not sure how to cover the cost of home care? Learn more about available options from long-term care insurance to Medicare Advantage. Learn more here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/paying-for-in-home-care/

Today we celebrate the sweet land of liberty! May your day be filled with family, fun, and fireworks!

Veterans have performed an incredible act of service for our country, and they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. If you have a veteran loved one, be sure to find them the proper care and support they need. Learn more here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/care-veterans/

July 4th activities and crafts are a great way of keeping the whole family busy and allowing them to express their creativity. 4th of July crafts can also be a form of therapy for seniors, helping them to keep their minds sharp and their hands busy. Get your 4th of July crafts ideas here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/4th-july-craft-ideas/

Join us in wishing all of the dads and father figures a very happy Father’s Day. We sincerely thank you for all the lessons you taught us and the values you instilled in us. Enjoy your day!

Summer is in full swing and with it comes the long-awaited sunshine. While the sun can provide many benefits, it can also be detrimental to our health if we do not take care to protect ourselves. Read this article to get your sun safety tips. https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/sun-safety-everyone/

Family caregivers experience burnout at an alarming rate. Get some tried-and-true tips for avoiding caregiver burnout from BrightStar Care. Learn more here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/tips-caregivers/

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered and honored

Explore essential insights for caregivers supporting loved ones with ALS, with tips from a BrightStar Care manager emphasizing preparation and ongoing support. https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/when-kindness-caregivers-meets-cruelness-als/

Let's come together today to celebrate and honor all moms and mother figures! Happy Mother’s Day! May your day be filled with cherished moments and surrounded by the love of your dear ones.

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we encourage you to send a text, drop a note or make a phone call to say thank you to the nurses in your life. So often, their hard work and dedication go unnoticed, so let’s show them they are appreciated!

Did you know one in four people aged 65 and older fall, resulting in three million emergency visits? Read this article for tip on how to prevent falls for you and your loved ones: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/elderly-fall-resources/

Our agency's clients' feedback speaks volumes about the compassion and dedication they bring to the table.

Did you know that playing games can benefit your aging loved one? Brain and memory games can help keep seniors’ brains sharp. Read this article to learn 5 ways these games can benefit your loved one. https://www.brightstarcare.com/.../5-ways-brain-memory.../

Do you know what palliative care is? Palliative care is a specialized approach to providing relief to individuals with chronic conditions. Read this article to learn how your loved one can benefit from palliative care. https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/palliative-care-five-stages/

Happy Easter from our family to yours! We hope you're surrounded by loved ones enjoying a day filled with special memories.

Respite care is the provision of short-term relief to family caregivers. The time span of respite care can vary, and you may need only a few hours, but you might need more time recharge and spend time doing something other than caring for your loved one. Read this article to learn if you can benefit from respite care: https://www.brightstarcare.com/.../res.../what-respite-care/

Today we celebrate Certified Nurses Day! Join us in honoring these nursing professionals for their leadership, excellence, and dedication to providing the best care for their patients.

As you research in-home care options, you may feel you have to choose between high-quality service or friendly, compassionate providers. At BrightStar®️ Home Care, your loved one will receive both. Read this article for reasons why you should choose BrightStar Care as your in-home care provider. https://www.brightstarcare.com/why-were-different/why-choose-brightstar-home-care/

Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day! Here’s to strong women; may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

When you think of yoga, what comes to mind? Young, slim, flexible people twisting themselves? It might surprise you to learn that yoga is a good exercise for people of all ages. Read this article to discover how yoga can help seniors: https://www.brightstarcare.com/.../benefits-gentle-yoga.../

A balanced diet plays a crucial role in health and wellness. To help you craft healthy meals for your senior loved one, we partnered with Chef Wade to bring you this recipe featuring lemon dill salmon, couscous and asparagus with fresh strawberry angel food cake. https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/heart-healthy-lemon-dill-salmon-couscous-asparagus-strawberry-angel-food-cake/

Sepsis is a scary condition that requires quick action. Families with senior loved ones need to understand sepsis so they can react appropriately when faced with the signs of sepsis. Read this article to learn more about Sepsis: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/sepsis/

Today and every day, we celebrate caregivers. Being a family caregiver is not always easy, so we want to remind you how much you are appreciated.

Happy Valentine's Day. May your home be filled with joy and your heart filled with love.

Deteriorating eyesight is a common concern for older adults. However, no vision problem should be ignored. Read this article to understand eye conditions and disorders common among seniors: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/routine-eye-care-for-seniors/

Do you have plans for Valentine's Day? How about spending them with your aging loved one? A day spent with your grandparents or senior friends can do wonders for both the heart and soul. Get tips for celebrating Valentine's Day with your loved one here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/enjoying-valentine%E2%80%99s-day-with-seniors/

Did you know that nearly seven million adults in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with dementia, and more than 11 million people in the United States serve as unpaid caregivers for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, providing an estimated 18 billion hours of care each year? Read this article to learn more about dementia and how you can help your loved one:https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/dementia-alzheimer-sundown-syndrome/

Today and every day, we celebrate Infusion Nurses, who consistently demonstrate compassion and expertise as they provide care. We appreciate each of you and all that you do!