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2016 Alzheimer's Disease Statistics
Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a degenerative condition that involves progressive brain cell failure. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of...
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Listen and Learn About Our Evidence Based Dementia Care Program
Sharon Roth Maguire, the Chief Clinical Quality Officer and resident RN of BrightStar Care, recently went on the radio to discuss in-home dementia care and transitional care. Health Professional...
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Tips for Planning the Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia
The holidays are upon us, and that means great food, family and friends. Not to mention some much-needed rest and relaxation from the everyday grind. But for families living with the disease and...
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10 Tips for Mindful Communication with Persons with Alzheimer's or Dementia
Through our specialized memory care program, BrightStar Connections, we are able to truly provide A Higher Standard of care and support to our clients living with Alzheimer's or dementia. In...
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Brain Changes During Alzheimer's Disease
To learn more about Alzheimer's disease, we're turning our focus to the brain itself to better understand this condition. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s...
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Caregiving for Loved Ones with Alzheimer's & Dementia at Home
In the early stages, you may act more like a care partner, than a caregiver. Your role is one of support, love and companionship. You are there to help with daily life, as needed, and to help the...
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5 Tips to Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Memory loss is one of the most recognized signs of "getting old," but not everyone experiences this, just like not everyone will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Unfortunately...
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Caring for Alzheimer's & Dementia at Home
Our Approach to Caring for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Our mission is to provide your loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia the individualized memory care and support they need. We...
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8 Tips for Caregivers Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s and in 2006, there were 26.6 millions sufferers worldwide. The disease is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people by 2050. That’s why we are...