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Christmas With COVID
5 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...
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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
- Oct 1, 2020
- 4 min
Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Yes you can!! A major review by Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care (LCDPIC) has identified nine ways to...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Sep 1, 2020
- 4 min
Stress, Your Memory and Dementia
We all react to stressful situations differently. Some people cope much better than others. People who don’t cope well tend to have the...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Aug 1, 2020
- 4 min
What is FTD Dementia?
FTD, shortened for Frontotemporal dementia, is a common cause of dementia. This disorder occurs when nerve cells in the frontal and...
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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
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
Prepare Seniors for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season can do a lot of damage. Not only to our property, but people can get seriously hurt. Keeping safe during these storms is...
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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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Light Heart Memory Care
- Mar 1, 2020
- 3 min
My Husband Had A TIA- Should I Be Worried?
This is definitely a cause for concern. A TIA is often referred to as a mini-stroke. These initials stand for a Transient Ischemic...
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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
- Dec 1, 2019
- 2 min
Five Holiday Self Care Tips for Caregivers
When someone you love has dementia the holidays can be more stressful. These 5 Holiday Self Care Tips will help you to stay balanced. And...
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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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Kathryn Watson
- Aug 2, 2019
- 2 min
Women Face Higher Risk of Depression and Dementia
As if it weren’t enough that we are saddled with diapers and dishes, now we learn this. Studies confirm that women are at a higher risk...
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Kathryn Watson
- Jul 1, 2019
- 4 min
How Do I Stop Feeling Guilty About Placing Mom in Assisted Living
"I feel so guilty about placing mom in Assisted living with memory care. She never wanted this to happen. In fact, years ago she made me...
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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
- May 1, 2019
- 3 min
Til Death Do We Part- Caring for A Spouse With Alzheimer’s
“I really thought I could do it all!” Jayne told me. “After all, he is my husband. We said vows to honor and cherish, in sickness and in...
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