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Tips for Planning Fun Summer Activities for Seniors
We all enjoy engaging in fun summer activities, and seniors are no exception. Of course, heading outdoors with a parent who may require special food or medicines takes a little planning. Below, we...
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10 Activities to Do With a Richmond Senior Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Activties for your Richmond Seniors Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Richmond Seniors: Activities for When You Have Alzheimer's Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia are...
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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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What Is Alzheimer’s? Five Frequently Asked Questions
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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Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are you’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47...
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National Safety Month – Tips for Richmond Seniors
Safety Tips for Richmond Seniors Richmond Seniors: Safety Tips for National Safety Tips In-home care offers Richmond senior citizens the best of both worlds: independence and customizable...
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Thanking our Nurses!
Nurses are a critical part of each BrightStar Care team. As such, one of the BrightStar Care brand standards is to have an RN oversee every case. We do this as part of delivering “A Higher...
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Learning How to Better Care for Those Suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Step into Their World
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 44 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer’s. In the United States alone, 5.3 million people are affected, and that...
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There’s No Place Like Home When it Comes to Aging
The following is a portion of an article in the Ft. Myers News-Press by Stephanie Borden on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The call came 21 years ago, but I still remember the doctor’s voice on the...
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BrightStar Care of Richmond focuses on Dementia at CEU Event
BrightStar Care of Richmond held it’s most recent CEU event on March 16, 2016, and focused on the management of challenging behaviors in people with dementia. The program was presented by...
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