by Kathryn Watson | Mar 15, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Dementia Behaviors, Sundowners
If you’re a dementia caregiver, you have probably heard of Sundowner’s Syndrome or late-day confusion. Simply put, it sparks certain behavioral changes in an Alzheimer’s patient late afternoon or early evening. These sundowners symptoms start to emerge with the...
by Kathryn Watson | Mar 1, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Grief
If you’re a dementia caregiver, there is so much that you need to keep in mind so that you don’t inadvertently cause any trouble to the said person. But when it comes to bereavement, your concern becomes even more acute. Death and dementia are difficult to tread...
by Kathryn Watson | Feb 15, 2022 | Dementia, Family Caregiver
If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or any other type of Dementia, you might find yourself in the role of their primary caregiver with little to no knowledge or prior experience. Taking care of someone with a regressing memory coupled with all other...
by Kathryn Watson | Feb 1, 2022 | Dementia, Hearing Loss, Vision Loss
When we talk about the link between vision, hearing loss, and dementia, it is quite clear. The risk of each of these conditions increases with age. And this explains why people with vision or hearing loss are at a greater risk of dementia. Additionally, people with...
by Kathryn Watson | Jan 1, 2022 | Dementia, Depression
The winter season brings with it freezing temperatures, rain, and wind. Even though the span of winter isn’t that long, it is commonly associated with increased depression and gloom, a phenomenon that is commonly referred to as seasonal affective disorder. Overcast...
by Kathryn Watson | Dec 1, 2021 | Dementia, Memory Care
Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones is hard, especially if they are suffering from a memory disorder. However, experts say that with a little thought, creativity, and awareness, you can find gifts that will offer real use to people suffering from dementia....
