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Get the latest news about our agency as well as helpful resources to guide your caregiving journey.

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    Ways to Help Your Parents Reduce Their Clutter

    March 26, 2024

    A live well lived often has some collector’s items to go along with it! With each chapter in life there come some keepsakes and mementos. As these items accumulate, clutter may begin to take...

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    Happy Valentine’s Day

    February 14, 2024

    Love is a verb, which means its an action word. Showing love is how we know that it isn’t just a feeling of our imagination. Valentine’s day is many things to different people. Love is...

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    The Holidays and Alzheimer’s

    January 2, 2024

    The holiday season is a joyous time of the year, filled with family gatherings and festive celebrations. However, for those who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s, it can also be a stressful...

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    Employee of the Month August

    August 31, 2023

    By: Kopi Unique Congratulations to Brittany Oliver, our August Employee of the Month with Brightstar Care - Wheaton! Brittany has been with us for two years and loves it. The flexibility has...

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    Edith Blog - To show our appreciation for her dedication

    August 29, 2023

    Team, Edith, one of our beloved CNAs, recently had surgery. Every day since she started her journey at Brightstar over 12 years ago, she has shown both commitment and heartfelt care for her...

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    Employee of the Month

    July 7, 2023

    Congratulations to our June Employee of the month Alexandra Kurza! She is currently one of our caregivers but completed her BSN this past March. Having been born and raised in Carol Stream with her...

  • National Certified Nurse’s Assistant Week!
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    National Certified Nurse’s Assistant Week!

    June 21, 2023

    By: Kopi Unique   Being is healthcare is not for the weak. It actually requires caring because you will always come across a patient that wants to talk, one that starts asking questions or...

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    Father’s Day Tribute

    June 16, 2023

    Sad but true that 80% of Americans grow up without a father in their life. The impact of that can be detrimental to a child’s development as well as the way he lives as a man. The latest...

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    Behind Memorial Day

    May 26, 2023

    Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day until 1967. It was to decorate the graves of those that have died for this country with flowers, wreaths, and flags. May was chosen because of the flowers...

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    Mothers Day Blog

    May 12, 2023

    Motherhood is certainly one of life's greatest gifts and a role that deserves much praise and recognition. It's admirable to think about how each generation builds upon the foundations that...