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BrightStar Care of North Suburban Chicago: 20 Tips to Help Seniors Stick to Their Diets at the Holidays
Picture the typical holiday table and you’ll likely envision an abundant spread of stuffing, turkey, latkes, and pies. Now imagine navigating all that and trying to stick to a low-sodium, low...
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No Matter What Your Party, Report says It's Not "Party Time" for Seniors
Bipartisan Report, "Healthy Aging Begins at Home,"Urges Gov. to Address Senior Challenges BrightStar Care Evanston is neither a Republican nor Democratic organization, but we always cast a vote...
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6 Holiday Safety Tips to Prepare for Your Parent’s Visit
The holidays are a special time of the year when all generations keep gather together under one roof. Make that time as enjoyable and stress-free as possible by making your home a safer space for...
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How Families with Alzheimer’s Celebrate the Holidays
For families with Alzheimer’s, celebrating the holidays can require a little extra effort. You want to involve your loved one living with dementia in holiday events, but you want to do it...
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THE HOLIDAYS-- IDEAL TIME FOR MOM AND POP CHECK-UP
Check in on Your Folks with a Hug and this Important BrightStar Care North-Suburban Checklist Home for the holidays -- it's a wonderful time of year --for most people--and, if you haven't been...
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Dangers of Drinking Distilled Water-- Pure May Not Be So Secure
Brightstar Care/Evanston Pours it on Regarding Risks of Drinking Distilled Water Perhaps the truth never really evaporates, but distilled water does, which makes it incredibly pure. It's free of...
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Dangers of Distilled Water for Seniors --Pure May Not Be So Secure
Brightstar Care/Evanston Pours it on Regarding Risks of Drinking Distilled Water Perhaps the truth never really evaporates, but distilled water does, which makes it incredibly pure. It's free of...
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Memories & Connections Campaign for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, BrightStar Care is sharing stories, with permission, that showcase real, personal stories of connections between clients, family care partners...
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10 Fun Halloween Crafts for Seniors
Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases depression...
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What Is Alzheimer’s? Five Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2)
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...