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News and Resources

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

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  • Blog

    Safe at home

    March 24, 2020

    Are you considering home care for a senior or other medically frail person?  Perhaps they would do better at home.  Perhaps you are concerned about the spread of Covid-19 in a facility or...

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    How BrightStar Care is keeping clients safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic

    March 17, 2020

    Nothing is more important than keeping our most vulnerable population safe during this period of uncertainty. BrightStar Care is committed to providing the highest standard of care to our clients...

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    How do we care for our elders in a Self Isolation Society?

    March 17, 2020

    We are all facing challenges as we combat the COVID-19 Virus. Healthy children and adults are most able to cope with this new reality - better than our vulnerable elders. BrightStar Care is...

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    Thank you!

    February 12, 2020

    We are fortunate to have many appreciative clients.  We treasure the cards, notes and verbal complements we receive.  The kudos underscore and reinforce our commitment to providing the...

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    Five Important Things You Need to Know About This Flu Season

    February 3, 2020

    It’s the least-fun, viral time of the year…” The indicators that CDC uses to track U.S. flu activity have been high this season. That’s the bad news. The good news is that...

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    AN OWNER’S LAMENT

    January 28, 2020

    Being the owner of a homecare agency is getting me down.  Don’t get me wrong, I love what I do and I wouldn’t  trade it for the world, but sometimes it’s hard for me to...

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    Top 10 Tips for Caregiver Health

    January 12, 2020

    Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone!Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one.Accept offers of help and suggest...

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    Your Long Term Care Options

    Comparing the cost of long-term care alternatives can be challenging.  All “costs” aren’t readily apparent.  Some costs are more qualitative.  There are many...

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    Learn About New Marijuana Laws in Illinois

    December 26, 2019

    On January 1, 2020, the possession and private use of marijuana by adults over 21 will become legal in our neighboring state of Illinois.  What does this mean for clients and employees of...

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    Finding Peace & Reconciliation with Mr. Rogers

    December 12, 2019

    I went to the movies this morning with my entire office team.  We do that occasionally for fun and teambuilding.   We saw the new Tom Hanks movie about Mr. Rogers called It’s a...