by Kathryn Watson | Jun 2, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Behaviors
“I need to find a place for dad”, he told me. When I asked what was going on with him Randy hesitated. “I can’t help you if I don’t know what is really going on and what Dad’s needs are!” I insisted. “There isn’t a lot of money.” Randy...
by Kathryn Watson | May 17, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Keeping Your Brain Healthy
If you are worried about your brain health and whether or not you will develop Alzheimer’s Disease you are not alone. This is a worry that plagues thousands of people every day. “My uncle was sharp as a tack right up until the very end. And he lived to be 96...
by Kathryn Watson | May 1, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia, Memory Care
“Some days mom knows who I am and some days she doesn’t. I am not sure what to do about Mother’s day. Mom is in a special Memory Care Home. Should I even show up to celebrate? What if it just confuses her more” ~Caren This is certainly a challenge for Caren and...
by Kathryn Watson | Mar 16, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia
Dementia and Communication- How Can You Connect? When someone has dementia, it can be really hard to connect. You may be used to asking Dad for advice. And now, he is no longer able to help. Your roles have changed. Mom may no longer seem interested in your life. She...
by Kathryn Watson | Jan 14, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia
Making decisions for someone you love is not easy. Especially when those decisions will really affect the quality of life for your loved one. If you have an aging parent you may have to step up to the plate. Chances are it will not be very comfortable. Your...
by Kathryn Watson | Dec 3, 2017 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Care
There is no easy answer to this question. Each family situation is different. The time to move mom rests on a lot of different factors. Likewise, each type of dementia has different behaviors. Families struggle to do their best. Sharon was one of those family...
