Carol Brauer

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fox Cities Alzheimer’s Association

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Join BrightStar Care of Appleton in supporting the 2019 Walk To END Alzheimer’s

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fox Cities
Saturday, October 5, 2019

BrightStar Care of Appleton / Fox Cities is participating in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fox Cities.  We are committed to raising awareness and funds to support Alzheimer’s care, support and research, and we need your help.

There are two ways to help:

We’d be so grateful if you would Join Our Team or sponsor us! 

To register and Join Our Team for the Walk, please CLICK HERE.  

Our Team name is Brightstar Care of Appleton.

Also, please JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA!  Using the hash tags #WALK2ENDALZ and #ENDALZ

How Your Support Makes a Difference:

The Alzheimer’s Association works every day to: 

  • Provide care & support to affected families through education, programs and outreach.
  • Advance research by funding critical studies and convening and connecting scientists across the world. 
  • Advocate for the rights and needs of all those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Thank you in advance for your support.  Together, we can end Alzheimer’s!

For Alzheimer’s FACTS and information on the Alzheimer’s Association please visit www.Alz.org

Learn More About BrightStar Alzheimer’s Care:

BrightStar Care of Appleton – Fox Cities provides a full continuum of in Alzheimer’s home care services, including companionship, personal care, dementia care, transportation, medication assistance, skilled nursing and more, to improve our clients’ health and quality of life.

To learn more about our local team of Alzheimer’s caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals, and home health care support for Appleton area families and businesses, please Click Here.



ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: CONTINUING THE FIGHT FOR APPLETON SENIORS

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Continuing on as an Appleton Senior with Alzheimer’s

Appleton Seniors: Persevering with Alzheimer’s

We care about the health of our community. That’s why we joined the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA), a group of corporations, nonprofits and government entities determined to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease for Appleton seniors. We’ve launched an Alzheimer’s Association partnership page featuring an “Ask An Expert” function that allows families to submit their question or call a hotline.

Under the leadership of the Alzheimer’s Association, this alliance will work to educate people nationwide about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of early detection. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease and no method to prevent its onset. Early detection in Appleton seniors is our only management tool, allowing those living with the disease – and their families – time to plan for the future. This may include building the correct medical team, enrolling in clinical studies or investing in safety measures.

Many people struggle to determine if a behavior is a typical age-related change or the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. To help, the Alzheimer’s Association has created this list of warning signs for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Every individual may experience one or more of these in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.

  1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life
  2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
  3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
  4. Confusion with time or place
  5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
  6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
  7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
  8. Decreased or poor judgment
  9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
  10. Changes in mood and personality

To learn more about the 10 signs, visit our Alzheimer’s Association partnership page to submit your questions or 877-IS IT ALZ (877.474.8259). As a member of the AEDA, BrightStar will continue to deliver quality care to families facing Alzheimer’s in addition to working to provide reliable information about Alzheimer’s disease and early detection during the upcoming months in addition to continuing to publish helpful tools, ebooks, checklists and more (like this brain stimulating game).

If you or an Appleton senior  loved one is affected by Alzheimer’s disease, turn to the Alzheimer’s Association for support and services. Information is available online at www.alz.org or by calling the Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

 

BrightStar Home Care of Appleton and Waupaca area proudly provides medical staffing, skilled nursing and non-medical in home care for seniors and children, including a passion for elder care companionship and supportive services in Outagamie, Waupaca, and portions of Winnebago, Calumet and Brown counties.  We are very proud of our Joint Commission  Accreditation to provide you the highest quality of care in the Appleton, Fox Cities and Waupaca areas.