by Kathryn Watson | Jul 1, 2023 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Family Caregiver, Vascular Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect brain function. It is a progressive disorder that can affect memory, thinking, language, behavior, and emotions. Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a general term that describes a...
by Kathryn Watson | Jun 18, 2023 | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Family Caregiver
Dementia is a progressive disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be overwhelming for family caregivers to provide care for a loved one with dementia. Caregiving responsibilities can be demanding and stressful, leading to caregiver burnout. In this...
by Kathryn Watson | Nov 15, 2022 | Dementia, Dementia Behaviors, Family Caregiver, Thanksgiving and Dementia
Preparing to have a Happy Thanksgiving when dementia is in the picture just requires a little more planning. It is not easy to deal with a family member suffering from a mental health condition like dementia. Over time, you may learn how to communicate with them more...
by Kathryn Watson | May 15, 2022 | Family Caregiver, Memory Care Move
The decision to move a parent to memory care is usually fraught with emotion. Even if you know it’s best for them, you still second guess your choice. Will they be taken care of? Am I being selfish? How will they take it? These are just some of the questions that may...
by Kathryn Watson | Feb 15, 2022 | Dementia, Family Caregiver
If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or any other type of Dementia, you might find yourself in the role of their primary caregiver with little to no knowledge or prior experience. Taking care of someone with a regressing memory coupled with all other...
by Kathryn Watson | Nov 1, 2021 | Family Caregiver
Let’s face it: Looking after the elderly is anything but easy. Between particular feeding times, doctor’s appointments, exercise, and regular washing and bathing, amongst other things, you’ll have a lot to do but not always the time to do it. Add to that a job,...
