by Kathryn Watson | Apr 2, 2018 | Dementia, Keeping Your Brain Healthy
While we may not be able to completely avoid Alzheimer’s Disease there are more studies show that it is possible to push back the clock. More time doing what you love and living your life independently. I’m up for that. How about you? So we looking into some of...
by Kathryn Watson | Mar 16, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia
Dementia and Communication- How Can You Connect? When someone has dementia, it can be really hard to connect. You may be used to asking Dad for advice. And now, he is no longer able to help. Your roles have changed. Mom may no longer seem interested in your life. She...
by Kathryn Watson | Mar 1, 2018 | Dementia, Dementia Behaviors
Dementia behaviors like anxiety, shadowing and mood swings can be challenging and at times unnerving. In the quest to find ways that do not involve drugs to treat Mom’s dementia-related anxiety Diane turned to essential oils. “Mom would get anxious every day, usually...
by Kathryn Watson | Feb 15, 2018 | Dementia
Lewy body is a little-known disease yet it is the second leading cause of dementia in the older adults after Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular dementia is often thought to be the second leading cause. But according to the National Institute of Health DLB is more...
by Kathryn Watson | Jan 14, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia
Making decisions for someone you love is not easy. Especially when those decisions will really affect the quality of life for your loved one. If you have an aging parent you may have to step up to the plate. Chances are it will not be very comfortable. Your...
by Kathryn Watson | Jan 2, 2018 | Dementia, Memory Care
Could this be what is affecting Mom? As discussed in our last article (What is dementia?) there are many different types of dementia. Most people think of Alzheimer’s Disease when they think of dementia but Vascular dementia is the 2nd most common type. This type may...
