832.791.1577
Normal Aging? Or Could It Be Dementia?
As people age, it seems quite natural that may have memory lapses. Perhaps they confuse us with our sibling. Forget to show up for an appointment. But how can we tell if it is normal aging or something more serious? With aging comes...
read more
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of Dementia after Alzheimer’s. It has the same types of symptoms as other forms of Dementia, but it’s causes are different. It affects a different part of the brain than other forms of...
read more
Pain and Dementia- When Communication Gets In The Way
Helping a senior in pain can be challenging. But when pain and dementia are both a part of the picture it can be especially hard. Knowing if someone is in pain when they can’t communicate is very frustrating. And this is for both the patient and...
read more
Medication and Dementia – What You Need To Know
Medication and dementia often go hand in hand. If you have someone in your life with dementia, you know how challenging it is. But, it’s challenging for them too. As their condition matures, you may notice other changes in them. It’s important to...
read more
Reduce Caregiver Stress in 5 Steps
It is important to reduce caregiver stress both for yourself and the one you are caring for. Taking care of a loved one is a lot of work. It can wear you down and cause a lot of stress in your life. Too often caregivers don’t take the time to take...
read more
Dehydration and Seniors
Unfortunately, dehydration and seniors seem to go hand in hand. Getting enough fluids to remain healthy can be difficult for many of us. It can be even harder for older people. And dehydration can have an adverse effect on our health. Are...
read more
Moving Mom – 3 Ways to Combat Family Caregiver Anxiety
When it comes to moving mom to a memory care home, it can be difficult for both you and her. She might not be the same mom that you've been used to for all of these years. Furthermore, you might not be the same person that she recognizes...
read more
COVID-19- Mother’s Day Celebrations- When Mom Is In Memory Care
COVID-19 Has Really Changed How We Will Celebrate Mother's Day! Mother’s Day in 2020 is bound to feel a lot different than what most of us are accustomed to. With practically the whole world shut down, things just don’t seem the same. If you can’t...
read more
Music Therapy For Dementia Patients
Coping with a loved one living with dementia is extremely difficult. One day, they seem lucid and fine, the next, they don’t know who you are. Often, small things can trigger memories for them. And sometimes the memories are pleasant while...
read more
Alzheimer’s and Dementia- Is There A Difference
While many people pair Alzheimer’s and dementia in the same category, they are, in fact, different. While Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, they are not the same. The symptoms are going to appear the same and overlap in their actions...
read more
Dementia Diet- Is a Cookie Diet Okay?
Dementia Diet Mom Just Wants to Eat Cookies- Is This Okay? It can be difficult enough just coping with your loved one’s dementia. Not being recognized, arguments over wearing appropriate clothing, the worry every day. But now you have to worry that...
read more
Diabetes and Dementia- What is the connection?
Diabetes and Dementia have shown to have a definite link. A few years back, medical professionals and researchers started to notice an increase in type 2 diabetes and dementia. Also, type 2 diabetes shares genetic and environmental risk...
read more