Jennifer Watson
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Jennifer Watson is a dedicated professional in the field of senior care, specializing in Memory Care and Assisted Living. With years of experience and a profound commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors.
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What is the 20 Questions Game for Seniors?
The 20 Questions game for seniors is a popular activity that stimulates the mind and fosters social interaction along with fun. It's a perfect game for the elderly living in independent or assisted living communities, as it is both mentally stimulating and entertaining. This simple yet effective game can enhance memory, provoke problem-solving skills, and communicate better, all of which are very important for senior wellness. Let's go deep into how games for seniors, like the 20 Questions game, are helpful and how it works.
By Jennifer Watsonabout a year ago in Families
How to Deal with a Dementia Patient Who is Aggressive?
Care-giving is hard, especially when it relates to a loved one with dementia, which becomes harder after the emergence of aggression. Aggression in dementia patients is unpredictable and related to complicated changes that take place within the brain. Their caring, therefore, calls for an understanding of such behaviors. Here, we'd outline broad dementia care tips on how to manage aggression in patients who were diagnosed with dementia towards leading toward a calm and safety situation among both caregivers and their respective patients.
By Jennifer Watsonabout a year ago in Families
Who Qualifies for Respite Care in California?
Sometimes, taking care of a loved one is very rewarding, but at other times, it involves great demand on the caregiver. Californian caregivers are placed in a much-needed break to attend to their interests through respite care. It helps ensure that the caregivers take adequate time to rest, recover, or attend to other matters without letting go of the care for their loved ones. Who qualifies for California's respite care? In this all-inclusive guide, we talk about the qualifications, eligibility, and benefits of respite care within the state.
By Jennifer Watsonabout a year ago in Families
What Is the Life Expectancy of Someone With ALS-FTD?
ALS and FTD are serious neurological disorders, and things go from bad to worse when they exist concomitantly. ALS-FTD is a very rare condition that combines the progressive weakness of the muscles and decline of respiratory function characteristic of ALS with the impairments in cognition and behavior associated with FTD. A diagnosis of ALS-FTD needs to be understood in great detail by reviewing the length of time over which ALS and FTD have been progressing, overall health, and available care like a memory care facility.
By Jennifer Watsonabout a year ago in Families
What Are the Final Stages of Alzheimer's Before Death
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease with marked effects on memory and cognitive abilities. With the advancement of the disease, this results in extreme deterioration, including both physical and mental, and ultimately death. Knowing what the final stages of Alzheimer's are will enable the caregiving family or friends to prepare for both the emotional as well as practical challenges associated with the final stages of the disease.
By Jennifer Watsonabout a year ago in Families
Is Memory Care the Same as Alzheimer's?
Memory care is a specialty in long-term care for those with impairments in memory, including Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Many people refer to the care as "Alzheimer's care," although the terms allude to, but are not precisely, the same thing. To help explain that better, let's go into the differences and what each term brings with it in an attempt to support individuals dealing with cognitive decline.
By Jennifer Watsonabout a year ago in Families
