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Light Heart Memory Care
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Loneliness and Dementia – The Problem with Social Isolation
As per the latest research, persistent loneliness can spur the onset of Alzheimer’s or dementia. On the other hand, people who eventually...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Oct 1, 20214 min read
The Out Of Town Family Care Advocate- 4 Ways To Help
Caring for your aging parent or loved one is difficult. If you don’t live in the same town, it can be overwhelming. But you shouldn’t let...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Sep 1, 20214 min read
Strokes and Vascular Dementia
Vascular dementia is commonly associated with strokes that affect the left hemisphere. This affects reasoning, planning, judgment,...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Aug 1, 20214 min read
Senior Dehydration- 5 Tips to Get Mom to Hydrate
Keeping seniors hydrated can be a bit tricky. A senior who lives with dementia, even more so. They may not recognize their thirst, or...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Jul 1, 20214 min read
5 Benefits of A Memory Care Home
If you have been taking care of a person who’s dealing with cognitive defects such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, there comes a time when...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Jun 1, 20214 min read
Memory Care Placement- 5 Signs It May Be Time
The most confusing thing about dementia is that its symptoms differ from one person to the next. For this reason, it becomes really...
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Light Heart Memory Care
May 1, 20214 min read
Dementia and Mother’s Day- 9 Ways To Honor Mom
Living with a parent who has dementia is challenging, but it seems ever harder on holidays. With Mother’s Day approaching, you may be...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Apr 1, 20214 min read
Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes damage to the central nervous system. It can also cause a...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Honoring Our Social Workers
If you were not aware, March is National Social Work Month. Unless you have direct contact with a social worker or are one yourself, you...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Feb 1, 20213 min read
Eyesight, Hearing, and Dementia/ How Are They Related?
As we age, it isn’t uncommon for our senses to become less than what they were. Our eyesight and hearing tend to go. Our tastebuds...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Jan 1, 20213 min read
5 Reasons To Find a Small Memory Care Home Rather Than a Large Facility
When the time comes for you to find more care for your loved one, it can be very difficult. Finding the best care will be on the top of...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Christmas With COVID
5 Steps to Get the Family Involved When Mom ( or Dad) is in Memory Care The holidays are going to be a challenge for all of us during...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Nov 1, 20203 min read
Celebrate Thanksgiving With COVID and Dementia
Thanksgiving brings memories of large family gatherings for many people. It is often a time when people travel long distances to see...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Oct 1, 20204 min read
Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Yes you can!! A major review by Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care (LCDPIC) has identified nine ways to...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Sep 1, 20204 min read
Stress, Your Memory and Dementia
We all react to stressful situations differently. Some people cope much better than others. People who don’t cope well tend to have the...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Aug 1, 20204 min read
What is FTD Dementia?
FTD, shortened for Frontotemporal dementia, is a common cause of dementia. This disorder occurs when nerve cells in the frontal and...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Jul 1, 20204 min read
COVID-19 Lockdown With Dementia
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia at home, you will likely be quite stressed.
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Light Heart Memory Care
Jun 1, 20204 min read
Prepare Seniors for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season can do a lot of damage. Not only to our property, but people can get seriously hurt. Keeping safe during these storms is...
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Light Heart Memory Care
May 1, 20204 min read
Mom Has Dementia- Can I Keep Her Home?
That Is a Loaded Question. And keeping mom home with dementia while possible may not be the best solution. Let’s take a look at a few...
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Light Heart Memory Care
Apr 3, 20204 min read
Seniors with Dementia or MCI are Targeted with these Scams.
While you do not have to have dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment) to be a victim of scammers, it certainly can make you easier...
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