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As we move into a new stage of these unprecedented times, we want to briefly pause and give thanks to BrightStar Care nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and all of our...

Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, a last chance to relish hot dogs (with or without relish) and the outdoors. However, the origin of Labor Day goes back to 1885 when...

Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom...

What You Get, If You Qualify! Here are Home Services BrightStar Care Evanston Can Provide Covered by Medicare Maybe this photo raises the praise a bit high, but it will be surprising and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...