by Kathryn Watson | Sep 1, 2022 | Dementia
As you may already know, that dementia itself is not a disease. It is merely a symptom of different illnesses, most commonly Alzheimer’s. Dementia doesn’t just affect the memory of an individual but several basic cognitive functions like communication,...
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 1, 2022 | Dementia, Stroke and Dementia, Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment, memory, and other thought processes. Vascular dementia is caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow. It occurs from damaged...
by Kathryn Watson | Jul 15, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Burnout, Dementia, Memory Care
Deciding to move a loved one to a memory care home may leave you fraught with guilt. ‘Am I being selfish?’ That’s the first question that may pop up in your mind if you’re considering this option for a parent, aunt, or grandparent. But, you should seek reprieve...
by Kathryn Watson | Jun 14, 2022 | Dementia, Father's Day, Memory Care
With Father’s Day right around the corner, you must be looking for some thoughtful gifts for your dad. But has his dementia made you rethink all the gift ideas, causing you to go back to square one? No worries, we’ve got you! In these specially curated...
by Kathryn Watson | May 1, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Dementia Behaviors
Sundowning is a very real phenomenon that affects people and their moods. In simple terms, Sundowning is a state of confusion or bewilderment that usually occurs during the late afternoon. It begins with the setting of the sun, hence the name. Although Sundowning...
by Kathryn Watson | Apr 1, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Care
Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia are memory loss conditions that progressively worsen over the course of time. Age is a primary risk factor for cognitive decline. Therefore, with every passing year, the condition of a memory loss patient will tend to...
