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BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange is happy to celebrate Nurse Agnes, our October 2023 employee of the month.Agnes is one of our dedicated nurses she has received high reviews from our...

Family gatherings are abundant during the many winter holidays from Thanksgiving through New Year’s day. Many may find that their parents or other elderly family and friends who are aging in...

Article shared fromDailyCaring Editorial Team The holidays can be fun for older adults even if they have physical or cognitive limitations.It’s all about spending time together, feeling...

Listen to this report on the local Chicagoland CBS 2 station about one man’s inspiring story  from Veteran’s Day 2020 but bears repeating often. One of our Chicagoland BrightStar...

Join us in celebrating Cora Patterson’s 10 years of exemplifying our CORE VALUES along with her dedication to clients. We are lucky to have Cora on the Home Services team at BrightStar...

Summer is here, and the temperatures are climbing. It also means the risk of dehydration rises for older adults.  Individuals 65 and older are at greater risk of heat-related illness...

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...

The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...

Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...