by Kathryn Watson | Jul 1, 2021 | Dementia, Grief
Fewer things in our lives will be more difficult than losing a loved one. But when dementia starts to take someone, it is difficult to know how to grieve. Grief and dementia are intertwined. Even though dementia’s progress is slow, it is still not enough time for many...
by Kathryn Watson | Jun 1, 2021 | Dementia, Therapy
What exactly is occupational therapy? What does a therapist do? The main purpose of occupational therapy is to help people regain their normal functions. It is very often practiced with other types of therapy, to give the patient a more complete therapy. ...
by Kathryn Watson | May 14, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dehydration, Dementia, Urinary Tract Infection
Seniors are susceptible to many types of infections, and urinary tract infections ( called UTI) are a popular type of infection. If diagnosed early, the UTI can be treated easily. But if not, it can cause more severe problems. It can be hard to diagnose...
by Kathryn Watson | May 1, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Mother's Day
The holidays are difficult for family members when they have a parent living with dementia. It’s frustrating to know if the parent even knows it is a holiday at all. But there are ways you can still celebrate, even if mom is living in a memory care home....
by Kathryn Watson | Apr 1, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Care
Watching your mom become frail with age and early signs of dementia is heartbreaking. It’s easy to assume she is just getting old and not ill. It’s going to be difficult for mom, as well. Moving your mom to a memory home care facility is another...
by Kathryn Watson | Mar 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Family Caregiver
Coping with one of your parents living with dementia is often overwhelming. It can already be enough to care for elderly parents, but what happens if both require dementia care, as well? This will be extremely difficult and frustrating. Each parent...
