Kathryn Watson4 days ago4 min5 Symptoms of Frontotemporal Dementia Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a type of dementia. In this disorder, the nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain get...
Kathryn WatsonJun 14 minDiagnosed With Dementia? Dealing With GriefThere are approximately 55 million people diagnosed with dementia all around the world. Given how rapidly the old population is...
Kathryn WatsonMay 14 minPrimary Caregivers and Siblings Who Refuse to HelpPrimary caregivers and siblings who refuse to help are a common situation especially when dementia is in the picture.
Kathryn WatsonApr 14 min5 Common Dementia Behavior SymptomsDementia is a cognitive condition that slowly depletes the affected person’s memory. ‘Dementia-related behaviors’ is a term that...
Kathryn WatsonMar 14 minBenefits of Seniors Having a Pet: This guide talks about the top 10 benefits of seniors having a pet. They help improve an older person’s mental and physical health.
Kathryn WatsonFeb 13 min10 Types of DementiaDementia is a memory loss disorder. There are 10 main types of dementia that could affect patients. Click to find out more.
Kathryn WatsonJan 13 minWinter Blues and DementiaThe winter season can worsen the condition of dementia patients. Here are a few tips for dealing with dementia patients during winters.
Kathryn WatsonDec 1, 20214 min6 Reasons Why Music Therapy is Helpful for People With DementiaDementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that is accompanied by memory loss, frequent confusion, and mood swings. Taking care of a...
Light Heart Memory CareNov 3, 20213 minLoneliness and Dementia – The Problem with Social IsolationAs per the latest research, persistent loneliness can spur the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. On the other hand, people who eventually...
Light Heart Memory CareOct 1, 20214 minThe Out Of Town Family Care Advocate- 4 Ways To HelpCaring for your aging parent or loved one is difficult. If you don’t live in the same town, it can be overwhelming. But you shouldn’t let...
Light Heart Memory CareSep 1, 20214 minStrokes and Vascular DementiaVascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment,...
Light Heart Memory CareAug 1, 20214 minSenior Dehydration- 5 Tips to Get Mom to HydrateKeeping seniors hydrated can be a bit tricky. A senior who lives with dementia, even more so. They may not recognize their thirst, or...
Light Heart Memory CareJul 1, 20214 min5 Benefits of A Memory Care HomeIf you have been taking care of a person who’s dealing with cognitive defects such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, there comes a time when...
Light Heart Memory CareJun 1, 20214 minMemory Care Placement- 5 Signs It May Be TimeThe most confusing thing about dementia is that its symptoms differ from one person to the next. For this reason, it becomes really...
Light Heart Memory CareMay 1, 20214 minDementia and Mother’s Day- 9 Ways To Honor MomLiving with a parent who has dementia is challenging, but it seems ever harder on holidays. With Mother’s Day approaching, you may be...
Light Heart Memory CareApr 1, 20214 minParkinson’s Disease and DementiaParkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes damage to the central nervous system. It can also cause a...
Light Heart Memory CareMar 1, 20213 minHonoring Our Social WorkersIf you were not aware, March is National Social Work Month. Unless you have direct contact with a social worker or are one yourself, you...
Light Heart Memory CareFeb 1, 20213 minEyesight, Hearing, and Dementia/ How Are They Related?As we age, it isn’t uncommon for our senses to become less than what they were. Our eyesight and hearing tend to go. Our tastebuds...
Light Heart Memory CareJan 1, 20213 min5 Reasons To Find a Small Memory Care Home Rather Than a Large FacilityWhen the time comes for you to find more care for your loved one, it can be very difficult. Finding the best care will be on the top of...
Light Heart Memory CareDec 1, 20203 minChristmas With COVID5 Steps to Get the Family Involved When Mom ( or Dad) is in Memory Care The holidays are going to be a challenge for all of us during...