Everybody knows how crucial Medicare is for aging adults but how many can articulate the various Parts? Here is the excerpt of a Q&A article I published on Mar 11, 2025 in the Town Crier with Paula Wolfson from Avenidas: https://www.losaltosonline.com/seniors/medicare-we-re-going-to-talk-about-it/article_f7cfa514-fe98-11ef-9c14-df27485d8080.html As of 2023, an estimated 19% of the U.S. population was covered by Medicare. Read More
Happy New Year from the office team! Vanessa, Isabel, Paola, Duanni, Cindy, Barb and Dave Read More
Here is another story I wrote for the Los Altos Town Crier about a family friend titled: Los Altos resident’s story told in flowers. “Los Altos resident Nyna Cunningham Dolby was back in the saddle again within a month after her mastectomy and delivered another beautiful flower arrangement to the de Young Museum in San Read More
Although this story is not related to Starlight Caregivers I loved writing it for the Los Altos Town Crier titled: Locals experience Snap AR fashion try-on at art exhibit. “Los Altos Hills resident Lina Broydo was dressed in a lime green tweed suit when she arrived at Fashioning San Francisco: a century of style exhibition’s Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Starlight Caregivers. Many blessings to all! Read More
In my last article we discussed the advantages offered by the VA to help cover the costs of home care. Continuing that theme, I wanted to share the benefits of long-term care (LTC) insurance, which many of our clients wisely use to help pay for their home care. Consulting with your trusted insurance agent is Read More
We are excited to announce that we have been invited to write a new column for our local newspaper, The Town Crier. The link below is an introduction by the team at the paper. We look forward to providing meaningful information on home care and related topics to our community and look forward to your Read More
Home care can be an excellent option for US veterans who require assistance with daily living tasks or medical care. Whether a veteran is recovering from an injury, coping with a chronic condition, or simply needs support with activities of daily living, a caregiver can provide invaluable support in the comfort of their own home. Read More
The U.S. Postal Service has issued this semipostal stamp that helps raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. As one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s destroys the minds of the people affected by it and poses enormous challenges for family members and caregivers. Please consider buying these stamps. Read More
As our loved one’s age, their health and wellbeing become increasingly important, and often more complex to manage. Geriatric care managers (GCMs) are professionals who specialize in assisting families with the challenges of caring for aging loved ones. Here are some benefits of hiring a geriatric care manager: Holistic Care Planning Geriatric care managers are Read More