by Kathryn Watson | May 15, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Family Caregiver
Accepting Alzheimer’s may sound like an easy thing to do. After all your logical mind knows that your mom’s behaviors are simply part of the disease. “Mom is not the same person she once was. Everyone tries to tell me she is still there inside. But I can’t...
by Kathryn Watson | Jul 1, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia
“I am about to pull my hair out!” Marcie cried. “ I have been caring for mother for 5 years now. She has Alzheimer’s Disease. I thought I could handle it but that was before Sundowners entered the scene!” Sundowners- This is the name given to a set of symptoms...
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 14, 2017 | Caregiver Stress
If you are a family caregiver it is not only important that you take a vacation, it is imperative. I know you are probably coming up with about a million reasons you simply cannot take a vacation. But read this article and maybe I can change your mind about...
