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If you have Alzheimer's, who are you?
"Think of yourself and all of the things you enjoy. I enjoy my family, exercise, my job, working in the yard, my dogs, chocolate, reading and travel. Now, everything that I love to do and...
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All About Advance Planning
We discuss and plan what schools are children will attend, weddings, holidays and jobs but we never discuss death even though it is inevitable. No one is getting out of here alive!!! So, how do you...
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Heat Stress in the Elderly
In Chattanooga today, it feels like it is 112 degrees outside but my weather app says it is only 92. For some reason, it feels so much hotter. Tomorrow, the high is supposed to reach 98 degrees...
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Scenic City Women's Network 12th Annual Praise Breakfast
Many thanks to Linda Shriver-Buckner of Hickory Valley Senior Living Community for inviting BrightStar Care Chattanooga to join her table at the 12th Annual Scenic City Women's Praise Breakfast! ...
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10 Activities to Do With a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are progressive illnesses. It’s understandable then that when a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, many families respond with an urgent...
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Home Safety Tips for Chattanooga Seniors
At BrightStar Care Chattanooga, falls are a common reason family members or a loved one calls to inquire about our services. June is National Safety Month and National Safety Month focuses on...
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Client review of BrightStar Chattanooga!
Each week, BrightStar Corporate emails a newsletter to the 300+ BrightStar franchises throughout the nation. The June 17th edition specifically mentioned BrightStar Care Chattanooga and we wanted...
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The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
It’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” used interchangeably, but the two are quite different. Dementia is a general term for a severe loss of memory and other...
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BrightStar Care Community Involvement
BrightStar Care was honored to attend the D9 Visionary Lunch with 2016 Miss America, Betty Cantrell at the Hunter Museum. Morning Pointe Senior Living was a sponsor and they were kind enough to...
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BrightStar Care Chattanooga Client and Caregiver Feedback
BrightStar Care Chattanooga's commitment to a higher standard of care is measured each and every month in several ways. Client satisfaction is measured through Press Ganey Client...