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...
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....
