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Every June, communities across the United States come together to observe National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time devoted to shedding light on the realities of Alzheimer&rsquo...

What is Dementia?Dementia is not a disease. It is a group of symptoms caused by other conditions. It is a very broad term for losing your thinking ability that is bad enough to affect your daily...

Eye Scans May Detect Alzheimer's Disease In Williamsburg SeniorsTwo new studies now suggest that a noninvasive eye scan could soon be used to catch Alzheimer's disease earlyWhen will...

Dementia Can Cause HallucinationsWhat to do when an older adult Hallucinates   Dementia causes changes in the brain that may cause someone to hallucinate – see, hear, feel, or taste...

Learning about Williamsburg, VA Caregivers Awareness MonthWhat Is Respite Care?Respite care provides short-term relief for primarycaregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or for several...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.At first, someone with Alzheimer's disease may notice mild confusion and difficulty...

By Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC Chief Clinical Quality Officer, BrightStar Care People with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may take multiple medications. And because the risk of...

November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and much was talked about. BrightStar Care’s very own dementia care expert and Chief Clinical Quality Officer Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC, and care...

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...

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...