BrightStar Care Pittsburgh, PA

07/19/2018

Taking a loved one's blood pressure at home may seem routine, but how do you know if you're doing it right? Learn tips for getting more accurate readings.

Checking a loved one’s blood pressure at home is easy, and it can help a doctor better diagnose and treat hypertension. Find tips for seniors and caregivers to get accurate readings at home.

06/20/2018

Oxygen therapy can give seniors a new lease on life – with a little safety planning. Find 5 tips for oxygen safety at home and on the go in this new article from Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC ↓↓↓

Seniors using oxygen should take special precautions to stay safe. Discover what measures your loved one should take while at home and when on-the-go.

06/15/2018

Seasonal allergies can cause congestion, itchy throats, runny noses, and more. But did you know some over-the-counter allergy remedies can cause additional symptoms when taken with other medications? Learn the risks ↓↓↓

When the trees begin to bud and blossom, it’s beautiful and exciting until allergies emerge. Discover how to help your loved one choose the best times to be outdoors and learn which over-the-counter nasal medications are safe.

05/25/2018

Have you considered in-home nursing as a career path? Our Chief Clinical Quality Officer Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC comments on emerging trends suggesting an increasing demand for healthcare services delivered at home and what this means for the nursing profession.

By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today I recently spoke with Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC, chief clinical quality officer at BrightStar Care. Home healthcare has been in the news lately, and I wanted to get her insights on what that might mean for the nursing profession. I’v...

05/17/2018

Transitioning a loved one from the hospital back home can feel daunting. Find tips from a registered nurse to reduce the risk of injury and make the transition easier. ↓↓↓

Discover tips to better navigate a loved one’s transition home from a hospital or rehab facility. Find steps that can help caregivers ensure a safe and healthy recovery at home and lower the risk of a return trip to the hospital.

05/07/2018

Happy to all those who provide expert, compassionate care to improve the lives of their patients, including BrightStar Care nurses in our local agency and across the country!

Registered Nurse involvement in every client plan of care is a cornerstone of how we deliver A Higher Standard of Care. Learn more:

The people on your loved one’s care team can make all the difference. When that team includes a registered nurse, you’ll receive additional care, support, and resources that go beyond your loved one’s day-to-day medical needs.

05/06/2018

Seniors who receive in-home care and their loved ones often are unsure if they should call the doctor or their in-home nurse for healthcare questions. Learn when nurses can help avoid a trip to the doctor ↓↓↓

Seniors who receive in-home care often have many healthcare questions, as do their loved ones. Learn why a trained, experienced home care nurse often is the best professional to start with when it comes to these questions.

05/06/2018

Nurses have made history for centuries. BrightStar Care is proud to be the largest home care provider with an RN managing the care team for every single client – and we want you to join our team.

05/04/2018

Barbara Bush chose to continue comfort care only and forgo further curative treatment for COPD and heart failure. But many people don’t understand what palliative care entails. Learn more ↓↓↓

The terms “hospice” and “palliative care” often are used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Discover the differences, what to expect, and how palliative care can benefit clients and families at any stage of a chronic illness.

05/01/2018

Considering senior care options? Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC shares 3 tips for making an informed decision.

Some clients have to move from planning for long-term care to implementing the plan.

04/06/2018

Congratulations to BrightStar Care Baltimore City/County nurse Tynisha Mosley-Bates, BSN, RN! Thank you for all you do to deliver A Higher Standard of Care for your clients and their families.

Tynisha Mosley-Bates, BSN, RN never fails to put her clients first and go above and beyond to help improve the lives of others on a daily basis.

03/30/2018

Diabetes can cause decreased sensation on the skin, which puts them at greater risk for dangerous burns. Be on the lookout for these 3 common household burn risks for seniors with diabetes ↓↓↓

People with diabetes have a higher risk of burns from all sources, including cold and chemical burns. Learn about burns older adults with diabetes can suffer when they live at home and how to help keep them safe.