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Kathryn Watson
- Apr 1
- 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
- Feb 1
- 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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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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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
- 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
- Jun 1, 2019
- 2 min
Calm Dementia Outbursts in 3 Steps
Trying to calm dementia outbursts is an art and a skill. Anxiety and agitation are common symptoms that someone with dementia may...
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Kathryn Watson
- Apr 1, 2019
- 3 min
7 Tips for Getting Someone With Dementia To Shower or Bathe
“I never dreamed we would be dealing with this situation. Mom was all about appearances when we were growing up. She did not step outside...
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Kathryn Watson
- Feb 1, 2019
- 3 min
It May Not Be Dementia- And It Could Be Reversed
Reverse dementia?? A true dementia diagnosis is not something that can be reversed. However, there are other conditions that can mimic...
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Kathryn Watson
- Sep 2, 2018
- 3 min
The Dementia Cry- I Want To Go Home
She gathered her purse. Made sure her hair was combed and checked her lipstick. “Better hurry downstairs” Lilly thought to herself....
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Kathryn Watson
- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
3 Reasons Why Seniors Refuse To Bathe
When an adult child discovers that a parent is refusing to take a bath, they are often embarrassed, disgusted and confused. “This is not...
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