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5 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 Watson
Jul 1, 20224 min read


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...
Kathryn Watson
Jun 1, 20224 min read


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.
Kathryn Watson
May 1, 20224 min read


5 Common Dementia Behavior Symptoms
Dementia is a cognitive condition that slowly depletes the affected person’s memory. ‘Dementia-related behaviors’ is a term that...
Kathryn Watson
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Benefits 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 Watson
Mar 1, 20224 min read


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.
Kathryn Watson
Feb 1, 20223 min read


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.
Kathryn Watson
Jan 1, 20223 min read


6 Reasons Why Music Therapy is Helpful for People With Dementia
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that is accompanied by memory loss, frequent confusion, and mood swings. Taking care of a...
Kathryn Watson
Dec 1, 20214 min read


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...

Light Heart Memory Care
Nov 3, 20213 min read


The Out Of Town Family Care Advocate- 4 Ways To Help
Caring 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 Care
Oct 1, 20214 min read


Strokes and Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment,...

Light Heart Memory Care
Sep 1, 20214 min read


Senior Dehydration- 5 Tips to Get Mom to Hydrate
Keeping 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 Care
Aug 1, 20214 min read


5 Benefits of A Memory Care Home
If 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 Care
Jul 1, 20214 min read


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...

Light Heart Memory Care
Jun 1, 20214 min read


Dementia and Mother’s Day- 9 Ways To Honor Mom
Living 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 Care
May 1, 20214 min read


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...

Light Heart Memory Care
Apr 1, 20214 min read


Honoring Our Social Workers
If 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 Care
Mar 1, 20213 min read


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...

Light Heart Memory Care
Feb 1, 20213 min read


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...

Light Heart Memory Care
Jan 1, 20213 min read


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...

Light Heart Memory Care
Dec 1, 20203 min read
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