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A Message from our Director of Nursing on Alzheimer's Support

June 23, 2016

Support Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Whether or not you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, chances are large_alzheimer-s-the-brain-and-the-soulyou’re aware of the devastating effects of these diseases. Indeed, with more than 47 million people worldwide affected (projections estimate this number to rise to 76 million by 2030), it’s hard to stay ignorant. Yet spreading awareness is more important than ever. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only one in the top 10 that can’t be prevented, slowed, or cured. BrightStar Care eagerly supports the Alzheimer’s Association in its organization of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this June. We’ll be blogging all month on ways to learn more and get involved, so keep checking back. This week, we share ways you can show support and honor Alzheimer’s sufferers. Click here to read more.