Spousal Caregiving: How to Keep Your Sanity and Still Have Fun
Spousal caregiving is challenging. Your history with your spouse didn't prepare you for this role.
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Kathryn Watson
- Mar 1
- 4 min
What are the 5 Common Types of Dementia?
Understanding the Different Types of Dementia: Causes and Symptoms Explored Dementia is a broad term that encompasses various types of...
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Kathryn Watson
- Feb 1
- 3 min
How to Speak the Language of Love: Inspiring Tips for Communicating with Dementia
When it comes to communicating with individuals living with dementia, challenges may arise due to the cognitive decline associated with...
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Kathryn Watson
- Jan 1
- 4 min
Caregiver Guilt: The Honest Truth Nobody Talks About
Caring for an elderly parent with dementia can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. As a caregiver, it's...
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Kathryn Watson
- Dec 1, 2023
- 3 min
Memory Care: Why It's Vital and How to Navigate the Journey
When a loved one begins to experience memory loss and other cognitive impairments, it can be a challenging time for both them and their...
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Kathryn Watson
- Nov 1, 2023
- 4 min
Navigating the Holidays with Dementia: Celebrating Traditions with Compassion
The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and a sense of togetherness for many. However, for those living with dementia and their...
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Kathryn Watson
- Oct 1, 2023
- 6 min
Understanding the 7 Stages of Lewy Body Dementia
Millions of people worldwide are affected by Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Abnormal protein deposits in the brain called Lewy bodies define...
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Kathryn Watson
- May 1, 2023
- 6 min
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Kathryn Watson
- Apr 1, 2023
- 5 min
Elderly UTI- What You Need To Know
You may or may not have heard of an elderly UTI, short for urinary tract infection. Here is what you need to know about older folks and...
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Kathryn Watson
- Mar 1, 2023
- 4 min
What Are the 5 Stages of Vascular Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers
Understanding the 5 stages of vascular dementia can be helpful to caregivers. What is Vascular Dementia? Vascular dementia is a...
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Kathryn Watson
- Feb 1, 2023
- 4 min
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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