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How to Spend the Best Holiday with Someone with Alzheimer’s in MarylandWhat are the best ways family members can spend quality time with a loved one during a holiday visit? Bring a bag of tricks...

What are we doing to prevent Alzheimer’s in Bethesda?Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the White House. There's a lot to learn about...

BrightStar Care of Montgomery County presents Journey Through Dementia at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights November 7th, 2019Date: Thursday, November 07, 2019Time: 1:00 pm–2:30 pmPlace:...

BrightStar Care of Bethesda - Montgomery County Joins The Alzheimer's Association's Mission To Help Raise Awareness  It’s Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month in...

GO PURPLE, it’s Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Montgomery County Goes Purple for the Month of June to Support Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness BrightStar Care of Montgomery...

Starting private duty care services for clients with dementia diagnoses, especially with Alzheimer’s disease, is all about personal connection and trust.  Dementia clients usually do...

Dementia Care Research and Nutritional Trends Affecting Montgomery County SeniorFoods That May Induce Memory Loss & Increase Alzheimer’sWhy Some Foods Induce Memory Loss and Alzheimer...

Home Safety is a Priority for Bethesda Seniors with Alzheimer’s   Falls are the most common cause of injuries among senior citizens and the top reason for a hospital admission for...

Dementia is a Mental Decline that Interferes With a Person’s Daily Life, and is Not a Normal Part of Aging for Bethesda Seniors. The symptoms can include problems with memory, communication,...

By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of...