by Kathryn Watson | May 1, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress, Dementia, Memory Care
“Some days mom knows who I am and some days she doesn’t. I am not sure what to do about Mother’s day. Mom is in a special Memory Care Home. Should I even show up to celebrate? What if it just confuses her more” ~Caren This is certainly a challenge for Caren and...
by Kathryn Watson | Apr 15, 2018 | Dementia, Memory Care
Pet Therapy and Dementia seem to go hand in hand. The benefits of having a pet have long been known. More healthcare professionals are also realizing how beneficial it can be for people with dementia. One of the biggest benefits is improving your well-being. Alan...
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...
by Kathryn Watson | Dec 3, 2017 | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Care
There is no easy answer to this question. Each family situation is different. The time to move mom rests on a lot of different factors. Likewise, each type of dementia has different behaviors. Families struggle to do their best. Sharon was one of those family...
