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A picnic can be a fun summer activity the whole family can enjoy together, but there are some special considerations to keep in mind when elderly family members will be part of your get together...

As a senior parent ages and his or her body starts to slow and break down, the need for prescription medicines will likely increase. Keeping track of multiple medicines and all that comes with that...

BrightStar's CareTogether Website Helps Ease the Burden of Caring for a Loved OneDiscover Other Care Communities, too The responsibility of caring for a loved one can be challenging and...

As July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s important to take care in the extreme heat, especially for seniors, who are more...

Cataracts affect practically everyone over the age of 75. Even though they are common, they can still be challenging to navigate. Progressive vision loss can be a scary and uncomfortable experience...

Laughter can be the best medicine. We've spent years learning that at BrightStar in-home care serving the North Suburban area. We're planning on learning more from Dr. Robbins. Bring smiles and...

Senior In-Home Care from BrightStar Care Evanston Puts You One Step Further from Feeling Toasted There are few things tougher and sometimes more thankless than caregiving, especially when your...

Caring for an elderly parent through summer’s intense heat requires special considerations. This is due largely to the potential for heat stroke and heat exhaustion, which affect adults over...

We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...

BrightStar In-Home Care Shines a Spotlight through the darkness on Good News-- Alzheimer's is largely preventable! There's a lot of dark news swirling about Alzheimer's disease and during National...