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Folks Refusing Care? Here's 9 Ways to Stop Mom and Dad from Breaking Bad
Part 2 on Parents Who Resist Personal Hygiene. Here's What BrightStar Evanston In-Home Care SuggestsHave one or more of the parents you love joined The Resistance? Are they refusing to...
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Top New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers and their Aging Loved Ones
A new year means it’s time for a fresh start. It’s time to grab the reins on the things we’ve all been saying we are going to get around to doing but haven’t yet. When you...
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5 New Year’s Activities Perfect for Seniors
New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your...
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Making the Holidays Safe and Special for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and much was talked about. BrightStar Care’s very own dementia care expert and Chief Clinical Quality Officer Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP...
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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 in a...
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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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