When it comes to caring for aging loved ones at home, many families don’t realize just how many levels of support are available.
Malina Rivers, RN and Chief Operations Officer at BrightStar Care of Charlottesville, explained how to break it down. Whether someone needs simple companionship or skilled medical care, Rivers says the best place to start is with a professional assessment.
“We actually do that free of charge,” Rivers said. “We’ll come out with an RN, come into your home, assess your needs, speak with your physician, and make sure we’re getting you the correct level of care.”…