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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...

As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home or assisted...

Erie Seniors Who Suffer from Loneliness Are At Risk of Health Problems and Premature DeathLack of Contact with Others is a Serious Issue Among Erie SeniorsHealth Problems Associated With Senior...

Does Your Dad Have Alzheimer’s?4 Questions About Behavior Related To Alzheimer'sWhat to look for and how to ask question about your aging parents We found these important questions on...

What Is Dementia?Dementia causes problems with thinking, memory, and reasoningHere are the facts for Erie seniors with dementia Alzheimer’s “happens when the parts of the brain used...

Alzheimer’s Awareness in Eire,PA Honors National Family Caregiving Month! How do Dementia caregivers find a new balance?One of the greatest challenges family caregivers face is not knowing...

Each year, it is our honor to celebrate the best of the best Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs), throughout the BrightStar Care organization through our...

Research shows elevated blood pressure in older adult predicts an increase in Alzheimer's diseaseA new study on hypertension and brain health in older age shows links to Alzheimer’s High...

Responding to the Needs of Family Caregivers in Erie   Maureen A. Wendt of The Dale Association, a Lockport PA based non-profit organization that provides caregiver support services and...

BrightStar Care of Erie Supports Families Living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia    Dementia is a mental decline that interferes with a person’s daily life, and is not a...