Communicating with a loved one with dementia – dos and don’ts This topic is always top of mind for me, as dementia has touched so many of our clients and their families over the years. Watching the progression of this disease is never easy. For family members, caregivers and, most importantly, the individual living with Read More
Veteran Affairs supports veterans with free home care benefits I want to bring attention to a very underused benefit for veterans – free home care service. Home care brings newfound hope and support to veterans, offering them the opportunity to receive personalized care in the comfort of their own homes. The U.S. Department of Veterans Read More
Caring for aging parents: A guide for adult children Caring for aging parents is a profound journey that many adult children face as their loved ones grow older. It’s a time of transition and often comes with a mix of emotions, challenges and responsibilities. Navigating this stage of life requires patience, understanding and a willingness Read More
Understanding three types of eldercare homecare hiring model When it comes to arranging care for an elderly loved one, families face a range of options, each with distinct characteristics, benefits and drawbacks. We get this question a lot when doing intakes, especially with regard to cost. This article explores three common types of eldercare arrangements: Read More
Tips for caregivers during the holidays: Maintaining joy while reducing stress The holiday season from November to January is usually the busiest time for a home care organization, as adult children often consult for home care services when they visit and witness firsthand their parents’ decline. The holiday season is also when older adults are Read More
When love isn’t enough: Recognizing when your aging parents need a caregiver For many adult children, the realization that a parent may need caregiving support doesn’t arrive with a single dramatic moment. Instead, it unfolds quietly – missed medications, expired food in the refrigerator, a fall that’s minimized, or growing confusion over once-simple tasks. These Read More
Medicare: We’re going to talk about it As of 2023, an estimated 19% of the U.S. population was covered by Medicare. Many, if not most of our clients at Starlight Caregivers are using one of the Medicare health insurance programs offered by the federal government which become available to those 65 and up. Most people Read More
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Read More
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