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 normal part of aging. The symptoms can include problems with memory, communication, and thinking.
The 3 most common types of dementia are:
- Alzheimer’s disease: the most common type of dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s begin slowly and get worse over time.
- Vascular Dementia: caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain. Vascular dementia can happen as you age and can be related to atherosclerotic disease or stroke.
- Lewy Bodies Dementia: caused by protein deposits in nerve cells. This interrupts chemical messages in the brain and causes memory loss and disorientation.
On June 21, 2018, which is the longest day of the year and summer solstice, thousands of people will join together to show their love for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. You can be one of them! Start or join a team at alz.org/tld and create your own way of raising funds and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. Whether it's a movie marathon, a bake sale, or a trivia night, the possibilities are endless as to how you could participate in The Longest Day!