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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...

Winter is such a joyful time for people of all ages! Although the holidays, the parties and the decor make up for one cheery season, it can still be a difficult time for our seniors. It is very...

It's hard when those previously in charge of all of the holiday decorating, cooking and planning are no longer able to take the reigns. These inabilities can often make the holidays stressful or...

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...

  Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases...

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...

With a cold and snowy winter nearing, it is important to take precautions to ensure a happy and healthy season. Everyone struggles with battling the hazardous conditions winter brings, and it is...

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...

Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S.—nearly 30 million Americans have it.[1] Older adults are especially at risk. As we age, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises, and, as...

BrightStar Care of Mid-Missouri is committed to providing quality, affordable home care and senior home care services to Mid-Missouri. With a fully staffed team that is all committed to our mission...