Sundowning: Why It's Happening, What To Do About It, And How To Avoid It
Sundowning is a common and sometimes dangerous condition that occurs during the late afternoon and early evening. It's also known as...
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Kathryn Watson
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
Diagnosed With Dementia? Dealing With Grief
There are approximately 55 million people diagnosed with dementia all around the world. Given how rapidly the old population is...
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Kathryn Watson
- May 1, 2022
- 4 min
Primary Caregivers and Siblings Who Refuse to Help
Primary caregivers and siblings who refuse to help are a common situation especially when dementia is in the picture.
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Kathryn Watson
- Feb 1, 2022
- 3 min
10 Types of Dementia
Dementia is a memory loss disorder. There are 10 main types of dementia that could affect patients. Click to find out more.
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Kathryn Watson
- Jan 1, 2022
- 3 min
Winter Blues and Dementia
The winter season can worsen the condition of dementia patients. Here are a few tips for dealing with dementia patients during winters.
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
Loneliness and Dementia – The Problem with Social Isolation
As per the latest research, persistent loneliness can spur the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. On the other hand, people who eventually...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Sep 1, 2021
- 4 min
Strokes and Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment,...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Jun 1, 2021
- 4 min
Memory Care Placement- 5 Signs It May Be Time
The most confusing thing about dementia is that its symptoms differ from one person to the next. For this reason, it becomes really...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes damage to the central nervous system. It can also cause a...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Feb 1, 2021
- 3 min
Eyesight, 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...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
5 Reasons To Find a Small Memory Care Home Rather Than a Large Facility
When 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...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Nov 1, 2020
- 3 min
Celebrate Thanksgiving With COVID and Dementia
Thanksgiving brings memories of large family gatherings for many people. It is often a time when people travel long distances to see...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Jul 1, 2020
- 4 min
COVID-19 Lockdown With Dementia
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia at home, you will likely be quite stressed.
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Light Heart Memory Care
- May 1, 2020
- 4 min
Mom Has Dementia- Can I Keep Her Home?
That Is a Loaded Question. And keeping mom home with dementia while possible may not be the best solution. Let’s take a look at a few...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Apr 3, 2020
- 4 min
Seniors with Dementia or MCI are Targeted with these Scams.
While you do not have to have dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment) to be a victim of scammers, it certainly can make you easier...
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Kathryn Watson
- Feb 1, 2020
- 3 min
Sleeping with Dementia
My uncle used to complain that his wife who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s was up roaming the house at all hours of the night. And...
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Kathryn Watson
- Jan 1, 2020
- 4 min
I Think Mom Has Alzheimer's. Do I Need To Move Her?
After a visit home for the holidays you may have some new concerns. Seeing your aging parents in person is different than over the phone....
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Kathryn Watson
- Nov 1, 2019
- 4 min
Chaos and Dementia- A Lethal Combination
The holidays are approaching. From November through the first of January there will be lots to celebrate. But when the one you love has...
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Kathryn Watson
- Oct 2, 2019
- 3 min
Soothing Sundowner Syndrome in Dementia Patients
Caregivers who have experienced sundowner syndrome cringe at the word. This is the most difficult time of the day. Described by Mayo...
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Kathryn Watson
- Sep 1, 2019
- 2 min
UTI, Sepsis and Dementia- What you need to know
“Mom had been acting a bit strange over the past two weeks. But then h she just came unglued. Her anxiety was through the roof! And...
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