BrightStar is Howard County's Virtual Dementia Tour Guide

BrightStar is Howard County's Guide for Senior Care Professionals and Community Members to A Virtual Dementia Tour

Virtual Dementia Tour®

“I had no idea.” “Everyone on the planet needs to experience this!” “You are an active learner… you walk in the shoes of someone with dementia.” “It’s a true head-to-toe experience.” “There is an immediate and lasting change of perception.” “It will touch your heart.” More Testimonials

These are just some of the quotes we’ve heard about the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT), the original, ground-breaking, evidence-based, and scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia. The VDT uses patented sensory tools and instruction based on research conducted by P.K. Beville, M.S., a specialist in geriatrics and the founder of Second Wind Dreams®. During a Virtual Dementia Tour experience, trained facilitators guide participants outfitted with patented devices that alter their senses while they try to complete common everyday tasks and exercises. The Tour enables caregivers to experience for themselves the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face, and use the experience to provide better person-centered care. And here’s another special feature… proceeds from the Virtual Dementia Tour are used to fulfill the mission of Second Wind Dreams to make dreams come true for elders who live in long-term care   YMCA PRIME MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT THE VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR: CLICK TO CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ON A DEMENTIA VIRTUAL TOUR BrightStar Care of Howard County proudly provides home health care and caregivers for the elderly and children, including 24 hour skilled nursing and support in senior independent and assisted living communities. Additionally we provide Medical Staffing and In-Home Physical Therapy for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, IV Infusion and Wound Care, and Companion and Personal Care for elders with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. We also provide Home Child Care, Sitter and Nanny services for children and support for new mothers. We support Veterans and accept most Long Term Care Insurance benefits, provide hospice care, live-in care, CNA, Caregiver, RN, LVN, RN Supervision, compassionate care, and compatibility guarantees. Other services include safe discharge and transportation from the hospital or rehab facility, Post Operative Transitional care after medical treatment or surgery both short and long term, Pre Operation and preparation help and assistance, and client monitoring for out of town family members. Proudly serving Columbia, Ellicott City, Laurel, Frederick, Clarksville, Westminster, Fulton, Savage, Highland, Jessup, Dayton, Elkridge, Cooksville, Glenelg, Glenwood, and Lisbon in Howard County MD.