by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Dementia Behaviors
Shadowing- A Dementia Behavior Families who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia may have experienced Shadowing. This is a dementia behavior that is actually quite common. Your dad, mom, spouse or someone else you care for may follow...
by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Behaviors
“I need to find a place for dad”, he told me. When I asked what was going on with him Randy hesitated. “I can’t help you if I don’t know what is really going on and what Dad’s needs are!” I insisted. “There isn’t a lot of money.” Randy...
by Kathryn Watson | Dementia, Dementia Behaviors
Dementia behaviors like anxiety, shadowing and mood swings can be challenging and at times unnerving. In the quest to find ways that do not involve drugs to treat Mom’s dementia-related anxiety Diane turned to essential oils. “Mom would get anxious every day, usually...
