November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Since President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in 1983, the number of people living with Dementia in the US has increased.
Alzheimer's disease has soared to nearly 5.4 million, and those numbers continue to climb as baby boomers age.
This year, the COVID-19 Pandemic is also impacting those living with Alzheimer's, so we want to recognize the importance of Alzheimer's care and the resources available to family caregivers caring for loves ones with the disease during these challenging times.
To help families in Portland living with memory loss during the pandemic, BrightStar Care offers resources and information for family caregivers. Please visit our RESOURCE CENTER HERE for online help here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/resources/Alzheimer's-dementia
OR call us 24/7 for assistance at 503-620-6011
Our respite care services also give family caregivers some time for themselves and other personal and family matters, and it's available for both recurring and on-demand needs. Respite Care can help family caregivers struggle to find time for their own family, work, and self-care.
Learn More Here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/home-care/types-of-care/in-home-respite-care-services
Additionally, many community organizations offer support for family caregivers. For example, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) offers free virtual memory screenings from the safety and comfort of your home. Virtual screenings allow individuals to receive one-on-one, confidential memory tests from a qualified health professional using their computer, smartphone, or tablet. Screenings are done by appointment every Monday and Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm (ET), and every Friday from 10 am to 2 pm (ET). Schedule an Appointment by calling AFA at 866-232-8484. Learn more here: https://alzfdn.org/about-afas-national-memory-screening-program/
BrightStar Care of West Portland offers support around the clock to patients with Alzheimer's disease, providing a full continuum of private-duty home health care services, including specialized dementia and respite care. We proudly serve in Beaverton, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, Gaston, Newberg, Portland, Hillsboro, Forest Grove areas.
For more information on how BrightStar Care supports Portland families living with Alzheimer's, and to learn more about our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals – please Click Here.