by Kathryn Watson | Oct 1, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia are different types of dementia with several of the same characteristics, including some causes and symptoms. However, there are also several distinctions between the two. First, it is important to understand what dementia is....
by Kathryn Watson | Sep 15, 2021 | Dementia, Dementia and driving
As our parents age their driving skills can be rather questionable. But if there are also signs of dementia, it becomes dangerous. Them getting lost would be the least of your worries. Even very early stages of dementia can be a hazard to someone...
by Kathryn Watson | Sep 1, 2021 | Dementia, Grief
Grief comes to us in many forms. We grieve the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job. Ambiguous loss is different. It is grieving without closure. It’s grieving someone who is still with us. Ambiguous grief can come from a divorce or breaking up with...
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Is it Alzheimer’s or dementia? And what is the difference? People often talk about Alzheimer’s and dementia as the same thing, but are they? Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia. But dementia is a term used for all types. ...
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 2, 2021 | Dementia, Hurricanes
Hurricanes are scary enough on their own. And if you need to take care of someone with dementia during a severe storm, it can be overwhelming. Often, the best place for them is in a memory care home. You may think that you are the best person to take...
by Kathryn Watson | Jul 20, 2021 | Dehydration, Dementia
Most of us are aware that we need water. We feel thirsty or our mouths get dry. But it can be difficult for someone with dementia. Someone with dementia may not recognize that they are thirsty. And dehydration can have mild to severe symptoms. Our body...
