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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond with an urgent...
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The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other...
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Cherry Barrios Employee Interview
Cherry Barrios, RNHow respected and valued do you feel at BrightStar? Jen and the staff send out thank you cards to let us know how valued we are, especially when we are called to work in short...
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What Is Alzheimer’s? Five Frequently Asked Questions
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by 2030...
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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47...
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May Employee of the Month - Chona D.
https://youtu.be/P3aVxS3oMaA Every month, we recognize a Shining Star from our wonderful employees and this month our Employee of the Month is Chona D. Chona is a C.N.A. who is open and...
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National Safety Month – Tips for Seniors
In-home care offers senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable, personal attention. It’s no wonder then that it’s become an increasingly popular option. With this in...
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A Tribute to our Nurse Managers
National Nurse Week is May 6-12 and we want to thank all of our BrightStar Nurses for their hard work, dedication and passion for what they do. One of our core values is “Serve with Passion” and...
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Internship Program in Naperville, IL
BrightStar Care of Naperville/Oak Brook has partnered with the College of DuPage Nursing Program to offer internships to nursing students. We have invested in our learning lab to continuously raise...
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2016 Best of Home Care Award
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve received the Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. Only the nation’s top-ranking home care providers earn this...