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....
by Kathryn Watson | Nov 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Elderly Health, Keeping Your Brain Healthy
Memory loss conditions like Dementia and Alzheimer’s are found in 11.3% of adults aged 65 and older. These cognitive disabilities become more acute with age, so you can always work towards a lifestyle that will mitigate the incidence of memory loss. So if you’re...
by Kathryn Watson | Oct 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Mixed dementia may sound new, but it really isn’t. It’s actually quite common. In fact, most types of dementia are mixed dementia. In most cases, mixed dementia involves a combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s can also come...
