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Is Long Term Care insurance  worth the price? It is valuable or a roll of the dice? BrightStar Care Northbrook/Evanston Examines the Facts Here are some facts we all have face as we age, even if...

Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S.—nearly 30 million Americans have it.[1] Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as...

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or head injury.[1] We’re all susceptible to...

If you help care for your aging parent, then you’ve probably heard the importance of taking preventative measures against pneumonia. That’s because seniors are much more prone to catching the...

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...