"My mother in law, Martha, simply refused to drink water!" Sheila complained to me. "It tastes bad. I'm not thirsty," Martha cried....

An Alzheimer's journey as told to me by a daughter caring for her Dad. He follows me everywhere I go! I can't even go to the bathroom in...

“Mom doesn’t know who I am, much less what day it is.” Sarah wailed. “I am thinking I might just skip Mother’s Day this year. I mean...

A letter to Light Heart Memory Care caregivers and staff. Ladies I just want to take a moment and just tip my hat to you all. Slightly...

Your heart is in the right place. You really intend to care for your mom, dad, husband ,wife or someone else you really care about. After...

This is not an easy decision. Let's face it, no one just wakes up one day and decides it is time to move their parent, spouse or someone...

If you have never been in a memory care home or facility you may wonder about what residents do all day. Each home or facility is...

Most people have heard of the mind body connection. At first it sounded like a strange idea to many people. But soon it became widely...

The New Year has begun and the gyms are overflowing. Unfortunately they will begin to taper off by mid February. Everyone is "Gung Ho" at...

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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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Q- My Mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia. How is this different than Alzheimer's disease? Some of the symptoms seem the same. This...

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...

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

Should you bring Mom Home for Thanksgiving When She Has Alzheimer's?

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"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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