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BrightStar Breakdown
Each month we will "break down" a health topic. One of our experienced team members will discuss a few topics or ideas they feel the community should learn more about. September...
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4 strategies when individuals with dementia refuse medication
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...
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Making the Holidays Safe and Special for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and much was talked about. BrightStar Care’s very own dementia care expert and Chief Clinical Quality Officer Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC, and care...
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How Families with Alzheimer’s Celebrate the Holidays
For families with Alzheimer’s, celebrating the holidays can require a little extra effort. You want to involve your loved one living with dementia in holiday events, but you want to do it in a way...
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Memories & Connections Campaign for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, BrightStar Care is sharing stories, with permission, that showcase real, personal stories of connections between clients, family care partners, and...
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What Is Alzheimer’s? Five Frequently Asked Questions (Part 2)
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by 2030...
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Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Event: Hosted by Harvester Place The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or...
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Music Therapy and Activities for Seniors
It’s a rare individual who doesn’t appreciate music. Chances are, your parent or grandparent enjoys it—and you do, too. Take advantage of one of the few truly universal pastimes that transcends all...
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How To Recognize Early Signs Of Dementia And Prevent Memory Loss
How To Recognize Early Signs Of Dementia And Prevent Memory Loss Many people refer to dementia as an actual disease, however, it is simply a group of symptoms that is associated with the decline...
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Dementia Communications: Using Improv
Tami Neumann Tami is passionate about creating an informed and connected community. Curating conferences and creating dynamic educational content that provide the community a welcoming place to...