by Kathryn Watson | Sep 16, 2020 | Dementia
As people age, it seems quite natural that may have memory lapses. Perhaps they confuse us with our sibling. Forget to show up for an appointment. But how can we tell if it is normal aging or something more serious? With aging comes dementia. If you are...
by Kathryn Watson | Sep 1, 2020 | Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Vascular Dementia is the second most common form of Dementia after Alzheimer’s. It has the same types of symptoms as other forms of Dementia, but it’s causes are different. It affects a different part of the brain than other forms of the disease....
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 15, 2020 | Dementia, Dementia Behaviors, Pain
Helping a senior in pain can be challenging. But when pain and dementia are both a part of the picture it can be especially hard. Knowing if someone is in pain when they can’t communicate is very frustrating. And this is for both the patient and the carer. Someone...
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 1, 2020 | Dementia, Dementia Medication
Medication and dementia often go hand in hand. If you have someone in your life with dementia, you know how challenging it is. But, it’s challenging for them too. As their condition matures, you may notice other changes in them. It’s important to know that any...
by Kathryn Watson | Apr 15, 2020 | Dementia, music therapy
Coping with a loved one living with dementia is extremely difficult. One day, they seem lucid and fine, the next, they don’t know who you are. Often, small things can trigger memories for them. And sometimes the memories are pleasant while other times the...
by Kathryn Watson | Apr 1, 2020 | Dementia
While many people pair Alzheimer’s and dementia in the same category, they are, in fact, different. While Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia, they are not the same. The symptoms are going to appear the same and overlap in their actions and descriptions....
