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The Weight of Caring: Understanding Caregiver Burden and What to Do About It
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that family caregivers carry. It is not the tiredness that comes from a hard day of work that ends when you leave the office. It is the tiredness that...
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The Difference Between Companion Care and Personal Care And Why It MattersBlog
The Difference Between Companion Care and Personal Care And Why It Matters
When families first start researching in-home care, they often encounter terminology that sounds interchangeable but isn't. Companion care. Personal care. Non-medical home care. Home health...
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Can Brain Games Actually Help Her Memory?Blog
Can Brain Games Actually Help Her Memory?
If you have a parent or spouse living with memory loss in Evanston, Northbrook, or Skokie, you’ve likely seen the advertisements. Your social media feed is probably full of "brain...
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When ‘A Few Hours’ Isn’t Enough: Planning for 24/7 Care on the North Shore
Honoring Women’s Health May is National Women’s Health Month, a time to focus on the unique health journeys of the women who anchor our families. In Evanston, Northbrook, and Skokie...
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Navigating the Parkinson’s Journey with Confidence in EvanstonBlog
Navigating the Parkinson’s Journey with Confidence in Evanston
The "On-Off" Challenge: Why Routine is Everything in Evanston If you are caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s in the North Shore area, you likely know the frustration of the...
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When Needs Change Quickly: ALS Home Support Can Keep You From Crisis ModeBlog
When Needs Change Quickly: ALS Home Support Can Keep You From Crisis Mode
An ALS diagnosis changes things slowly at first. Then, sometimes, it doesn’t. Families caring for a loved one with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis often find that routines which worked just...
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The Vital Role of Assessments in Home Care: Ensuring Quality Care and Clinical Oversight
In the realm of caregiving, particularly in the context of home care, assessments play an indispensable role in ensuring the provision of high-quality, tailored care for individuals in need. These...
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March is #Careers In Aging month
With the “Baby Boomer” generation, which is defined by people born in the years of 1946-1964, reaching the point where within the next 5-7 years, they are hopefully able to retire if they choose...
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Defining The Difference Between Home Health Care And Home Care
At BrightStar Care of North Suburban/Chicago, we often get asked the difference between home health care and home care as there are different regulations, services, and payers. Below is a list of...
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When Do Family Caregivers Need Respite Care?
Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...
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