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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

About 90% of seniors plan to live in their current homes for the next 5 to 10 years, according to the United States of Aging Survey. BankRate.com recently published an article exploring senior...

At BrightStar Care, our mission is simple: to go above and beyond to truly deliver upon our very sacred promise of delivering A Higher Standard and nothing less. But don’t take our word for...

High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can lead to severe illness or even death. But did you know the same medication you may be using to treat this condition could also increase the...