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Not sure how to cover the cost of home care? Learn more about available options from long-term care insurance to Medicare Advantage. Learn more here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/paying-for-in-home-care/

Today we celebrate the sweet land of liberty! May your day be filled with family, fun, and fireworks!

Veterans have performed an incredible act of service for our country, and they deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. If you have a veteran loved one, be sure to find them the proper care and support they need. Learn more here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/care-veterans/

July 4th activities and crafts are a great way of keeping the whole family busy and allowing them to express their creativity. 4th of July crafts can also be a form of therapy for seniors, helping them to keep their minds sharp and their hands busy. Get your 4th of July crafts ideas here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/4th-july-craft-ideas/

Join us in wishing all of the dads and father figures a very happy Father’s Day. We sincerely thank you for all the lessons you taught us and the values you instilled in us. Enjoy your day!

Summer is in full swing and with it comes the long-awaited sunshine. While the sun can provide many benefits, it can also be detrimental to our health if we do not take care to protect ourselves. Read this article to get your sun safety tips. https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/sun-safety-everyone/

Prevent Elder Abuse with these five actions.

Researchers at University of Michigan are creating a new website called Ability for Life. The overall goal of the video-based website will be to educate adolescent girls and young women with physical disabilities about their sexual and reproductive health as well as how to generally stay healthy. They are looking for young women with a physical disability age 10-19 and one of their parents to use the website and provide feedback through a recorded interview. For more information go to https://michmed.org/XwdJk. You can also send an email to [email protected]

In life change happens for many reasons. Today we wished a fond farewell to Linda Kunicki on her upcoming change to a BrightStar Care in Schaumburg. Linda has been with BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange for since 2013. While she is leaving our offices, we are thrilled that she remains within the BrightStar Care family. Linda will continue her mission in educating families, clients and healthcare professionals about private duty home care and nursing services through BrightStar Care. Watch for her at various events with COC and CMSA-Chicago and more or call the Schaumburg office.

Celebrate National Donut Day!
Give a donut and see others smile!

BrightStar Care has helped numerous families dealing with ALS with caregiving services in the home.

Here is some additional information about ALS-
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure for ALS yet. For many years, ALS was commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

To learn more about one family's fight see the new documentary- For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign” to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

"For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign" to stream on Amazon Prime Video May 28th! - I AM ALS INSPIRING AND HOPEFUL DOCUMENTARY ABOUT I AM ALS CO-FOUNDERS AND REVOLUTIONARY COMMUNITY STORY WILL STREAM ON PRIME VIDEO

Family caregivers experience burnout at an alarming rate. Get some tried-and-true tips for avoiding caregiver burnout from BrightStar Care. Learn more here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/tips-caregivers/

HOW TO DEAL WITH AGGRESSIVE DEMENTIA BEHAVIOR: 14 TIPS
Thanks to Daily Caring for this article on dealing with dementia behavior.

How to Deal with Aggressive Dementia Behavior: 14 Tips – DailyCaring Dementia can cause angry, aggressive outbursts that are hard to handle. Get 14 useful tips for dealing with aggressive behavior in dementia when it happens.

"Compassion fatigue can be a side effect of caring for someone in need. It causes physical and emotional exhaustion and reduces the ability to empathize.

It’s common in doctors, nurses, and other health professionals and is called secondary traumatic stress. You basically get stressed from continually helping or wanting to help others who are suffering."

Thank you, Daily Caring for another wonderful article.

Compassion Fatigue: 8 Coping Tips for Caregivers – DailyCaring Caregiving puts you at risk for compassion fatigue. Find out top symptoms, how it’s different from burnout, & 8 tips for how to cope with compassion fatigue

Thank you, Daily Caring, for this article explaining being a pack rat vs hoarding...

Senior Hoarding: Understand the Emotions to Find Solutions – DailyCaring Senior hoarding can be hazardous to health and tough to manage. Find out which emotions cause hoarding & how to give support and get them the help they need

On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered and honored

Explore essential insights for caregivers supporting loved ones with ALS, with tips from a BrightStar Care manager emphasizing preparation and ongoing support. https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/when-kindness-caregivers-meets-cruelness-als/

Do you know nurses looking for work in Chicago? Maybe they are tired of the multiple patient care and are looking to do one-on-one care?

Immediate openings for nurses! Shift work for in-home skilled services for 8am-8pm or other hours as well. Competitive pay for nurses doing hourly and visits shifts!

Call 312-382-8888 to receive an email with instructions about how to apply

Many nurses prefer the in-home one-on-one care that working at BrightStar Care offers.
Immediate nursing job openings in Chicago! Call 312-382-8888 to receive email with instructions about applying.

BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange commend Wendy on her dedication and volunteerism.

Our very own, Nurse manager, Wendy, with her dedication to her patients doesn't just think of doing their care but how she can help in other ways also.

On May 18th, 2024, she participated in the Angelman Walk to show her support to those with this syndrome as she sees it in a personal way.

WOW- 400,000+ Veterans enrolled in VA health care over past 365 days, 30% increase over last year!
Read more about this at this link: https://bit.ly/3UDAnGs

BrightStar Care is an authorized provider for the Veteran benefit of care at home. See the attached flyer about this. Veterans or their family can asked that their approved care hours be provided by BrightStar Care.

Do you know nurses looking for work in Chicago? Maybe they are tired of doing the multiple patient care and are looking to do one-on-one care to have time to build rapport with their patients?

Immediate openings for nurses! Shift work for in-home skilled services for 8am-8pm or other hours as well. Competitive pay for nurses doing hourly and visits shifts!

Call 312-382-8888 to receive an email with instructions about how to apply.

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This video has many interesting facts and links for Veterans and their families.
Watch it and see the links.

BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange and our BrightStar neighbors are VA Community Care program.

Do VA Benefits Pass On to Family Members? | theSITREP In this episode of theSITREP, Paul and Mike discuss six different VA benefits that may be passed on to a Veteran's family. For additional information and to...

What is Pi Day? The day combines math and dessert for a sum that comes full circle.

To keep the celebrations going something took place in 2009. A passage by the House of Representatives of a resolution marking March 14 as National Pi Day.

Enjoy some pie today and do some math if you must!

It's been a great Nurses Week! Thank you to all nurses!

BrightStar Care is a great place to work call to learn more- 312-382-8888 or 708-551-2500

Let's come together today to celebrate and honor all moms and mother figures! Happy Mother’s Day! May your day be filled with cherished moments and surrounded by the love of your dear ones.

It's Older Americans Month!

Need answers about companionship, personal care or skilled care- call our office at 312-382-8888 or 708-551-2500

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This week BrightStar Care of La Grange celebrated our very own nurses as a part of our nation’s largest health care profession. The proverb “It takes a village …” still rings true today and nurses are such a big part of leading the village through their work.

We especially celebrate our nurses who devote themselves to in-home care doing shifts, visits and more. With more than 90% of people wanting to remain in their homes as they age or are recovering from injury or illness, private duty nursing along with personal caregivers are the key to accomplish this.

If you need to learn more you can connect with Linda on LinkedIn, Facebook or by contacting [email protected]

We are proud approved providers for the Veterans Administration's Community Care program also!

A great memory from 2016 during Nurses Week at a CEU event. BrightStar Care of La Grange is celebrating Nurse's Week 2024!

BrightStar Care of La Grange is celebrating Nurse's Week! We love our nurses who work at BrightStar as well as those who work at all other healthcare entities. Have a great celebration.

Our very own, Linda Kunicki, is one of the panelists this evening for Charting Your Courses at the Union League Club of Chicago. This special evening is a part of a yearlong program that was organized by Sage Lifestyle Concierge founder and CEO, Sun-Hee Yoon.

A bit about the Charting Your Courses program. This program equips you with the wisdom of experience and the knowledge of experts to navigate every aspect of aging. Unravel the secrets of smart retirement planning, unlock the pathways to vibrant health, learn the art of graceful downsizing, and master the maze of aging services. Join workshops, talks, and peer support groups to build a thriving social network and celebrate the joys of the silver years. Unleash your inner sage, sharpen your savvy, and savor the second act of your life!

The price is $10 per person per meeting. The in-person networking starts at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. A signature bar will be available during the event. The Club’s reservation policy is in effect. Contact Linda to receive contact information for future events. [email protected]

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we encourage you to send a text, drop a note or make a phone call to say thank you to the nurses in your life. So often, their hard work and dedication go unnoticed, so let’s show them they are appreciated!

Did you know one in four people aged 65 and older fall, resulting in three million emergency visits? Read this article for tip on how to prevent falls for you and your loved ones: https://www.brightstarcare.com/about-brightstar-care/resources/elderly-fall-resources/

Our agency's clients' feedback speaks volumes about the compassion and dedication they bring to the table.