Kathryn Watson
Anxiety, Dementia and Aromatherapy
Anxiety is commonly found in patients with dementia. It’s no wonder. Their body and mind is changing and they often are confused about...
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Kathryn Watson
- Dec 27, 2016
- 4 min
Dementia and Driving
Are you concerned about an elderly parent who possibly has dementia and is driving around town? Many of us shutter when we think about an...
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Kathryn Watson
- Dec 16, 2016
- 2 min
There Isn't Anything Wrong With Mom- Hiding Dementia
There Isn't Anything Wrong With Mom He Told Me Sure Patti Jo would repeat stories over and over but she didn't forget important things...
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Kathryn Watson
- Dec 11, 2016
- 2 min
Vascular Dementia- How Is It Different From Alzheimer's?
Q- My Mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia. How is this different than Alzheimer's disease? Some of the symptoms seem the same. This...
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Kathryn Watson
- Nov 28, 2016
- 3 min
Are Sponge Baths Good Enough?
Getting an elderly person in and out of the shower is no easy task. For someone living alone without help it can be a real nightmare. Add...
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Kathryn Watson
- Nov 22, 2016
- 1 min
At Light Heart Memory Care We Celebrate Life!
Alzheimer's does not mean you have to stop living! At Light Heart Memory care we celebrate life every day. Parties and celebrations are The
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Kathryn Watson
- Nov 14, 2016
- 2 min
Thanksgiving and Alzheimer's
Should you bring Mom Home for Thanksgiving When She Has Alzheimer's?
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Kathryn Watson
- Nov 1, 2016
- 3 min
Holistic Approaches to Dementia Care
For some people mentioning the word holistic may bring visions of hocus pocus. They are not sure what it means and may shy away from...
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Kathryn Watson
- Oct 25, 2016
- 3 min
I Promised Mom I Would Care For Her- When Mom Has Alzheimer's
"I promised mom I would always take care of her. I would not put her away in a "home." A few months ago she was diagnosed with...
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Kathryn Watson
- Oct 15, 2016
- 2 min
The Importance Of Home
Let's face it, most people want to live at home. They feel comfortable and secure in their own surroundings. Home is where the heart is
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Kathryn Watson
- Oct 10, 2016
- 3 min
Are You Confused About Dementia?
When it's your mom or dad or your grandma or someone else you care about dementia can be a scary thing. What is the difference between demen
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Kathryn Watson
- Sep 26, 2016
- 4 min
4 Red Flags Signal It Is Time To Move Mom
Taking away the car keys and moving your elderly parent are the two situations adult children dread. No one really wants to take away mom...
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Light Heart Memory Care
- Sep 22, 2016
- 2 min
Shadowing- How Do I Get Dad To Stop?
My Dad is a super sweet man and I love him dearly but I am going to pull my hair out, Martha told me. She went on to tell me that her dad...
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Kathryn Watson
- Sep 19, 2016
- 3 min
Who Is That Lady In The Mirror?Alzheimer's Mind Tricks
"So why are you concerned about your mom?", I asked. Susan began to tell me about how mom seemed really confused lately. She talked about...
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Kathryn Watson
- Sep 7, 2016
- 2 min
Diagnosing Dementia- It's Harder Than You Think
This is probably one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose. It is something many of us avoid talking about. It happens to other...
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Kathryn Watson
- Aug 5, 2016
- 2 min
Why Engagement Is The Key Element That Makes The Difference in Eldercare
The vision that most older people have when talking about Long Term Care is sitting all day in a chair with nothing to do. But we've come...
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Kathryn Watson
- Aug 2, 2016
- 3 min
Sundowners- 3 Drug-Free Solutions To Try
Sundowners- This is the name given to a set of symptoms people with Dementia will often experience around the time the sun begins to go...
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