by Kathryn Watson | Nov 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Memory Care
With the way things are progressing with the pandemic, it looks as if Thanksgiving may all but canceled. As the holidays approach, many people are wondering how they are going to celebrate, if at all. And put together Thanksgiving with COVID, and dementia and...
by Kathryn Watson | May 16, 2020 | Anxiety, Memory Care
When it comes to moving mom to a memory care home, it can be difficult for both you and her. She might not be the same mom that you’ve been used to for all of these years. Furthermore, you might not be the same person that she recognizes either from day...
by Kathryn Watson | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Memory Care, Mother's Day
COVID-19 Has Really Changed How We Will Celebrate Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day in 2020 is bound to feel a lot different than what most of us are accustomed to. With practically the whole world shut down, things just don’t seem the same. If you can’t visit your mom...
by Kathryn Watson | Jan 17, 2020 | Memory Care
One of the most difficult times in our lives is watching our parents decline. When it comes to finding help, it is never an easy decision. It can also be difficult to know when it is time. Is it time to move mom? Choosing the right care facility can be...
by Kathryn Watson | May 1, 2019 | Dementia, Memory Care, Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day with dementia in the picture may seem a little hard to plan. When mom has dementia, celebrations may seem a bit more challenging. But this does not mean that you shouldn’t celebrate them. True, Mom may not even know that it is Mother’s...
by Kathryn Watson | Aug 11, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Care
“We moved Dad to an assisted living facility a year and a half ago. Someone suggested that we place him in memory care but I wouldn’t hear of it.” Shanice told me.” I figured Dad would be mortified if I placed him in a place like that. After all, this was my...
