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A Day in the Life of a Caregiver

As the general, worldwide trend is for people to live longer, caregivers are playing an increasingly vital role in our society. In-home aides . . .

The StarPoint Difference: What Sets Us Apart

Access to good health care is vital for folks at any stage of life, but it is particularly important to older adults. Regular, reliable health care . . .

When Does At-Home Care Make Sense?

As people age, they often need more assistance, day in and day out. At the same time, many seniors prefer to lead an independent life and may want . . .

The Impact of Social Isolation on Seniors: Combating Loneliness in 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation slowly and stealthily became the norm for millions of people. While social distancing rules have been . . .

How to Discuss Home Aid With Your Family

Life changes are difficult to cope with, and for senior citizens, the prospects of healthcare assistance can be both disruptive and intimidating. . . .

Is Home Care Right for My Family?

Home is where the heart is. Homes are filled with mementos, comforts, and perhaps most importantly, memories. As folks transition into their golden . . .

To Improve Senior Safety, Children and Caregivers Should Focus on Communication

Regular communication with a parent or senior loved ones is the first step toward protecting them from online threats, financial missteps, . . .

The Second Shot: A Transformative Moment for Seniors, Caregivers, and the Community

StarPoint caregivers Leo Araujo, Kim Reid, and Lucy Semenov receive the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine at Cedar Village on January 28, . . .

Affirming the Vaccine: When Protecting Seniors Requires Staring Down Fears

Debbie Balk, Alicia Reid, and Liz Vogel all received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on January 4, 2021, at the Hamilton County . . .

Jewish Family Service Acquires Cedar Village Home Care

StarPoint Home Care Director Kathy Schulze (back row: second from right) stands with Tonia Burton, [former]StarPoint Office . . .

One Year After Tragic Loss, Starpoint Home Care Is Better Prepared to Protect Seniors

During a Zoom call, StarPoint Home Care Director Debbie Balk (left) discusses COVID-19 preparedness with Assistant Manager Alicia Reid . . .

Providing Help with Heart: “I Thank God for Mom’s Caregivers at This Time!”

Seniors rely on their caregivers for many things, including coronavirus protection, an increased sense of independence, and an extra set of . . .

“Our Hearts Beat for Our Clients”: StartPoint Steps Up to Protect Seniors During COVID

StarPoint Home Care aide, Marilyn Blackmore, receives her Mother’s Day gifts from the agency. Blackmore also holds a bag of extra PPE . . .