Nature’s Therapeutic Qualities Can Help Dementia Patients
There is a well proven bank of evidence that suggests that “nature is good for us”. Most of our parents insisted that we go out
Katy Krul
April 26, 2013
Breakthrough for an Alzheimer’s Patient Gives Others A Reason To Persevere
As of this year, it is estimated that as many as 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. As our population ages, the disease impacts a
Katy Krul
April 12, 2013
Dining Tips for Seniors with Dementia
Seniors with dementia need a lot of assistance, especially around mealtimes. Dementia can lead to reduced food and fluid intake because of decreased recognition of
Katy Krul
March 29, 2013
Driving With Seniors: When Is The Right Time To Hand Over The Keys?
Most people remember getting their license and first car as being a wonderful, liberating experience. There is something truly exhilarating about being able to drive
Katy Krul
March 18, 2013
Activities for Dementia Patients: Getting Dressed
If your loved one has dementia, he or she may start forgetting where they have put their keys, or a doctor’s appointment here or there.
Katy Krul
March 4, 2013
Stories From Oxnard Family Circle
At Oxnard Family Circle, our goal is to treat our participants like we would our own family: with compassion and respect, and humor when we
Katy Krul
February 23, 2013
Preventing Caregiver Fatigue with Adult Day Health Care.
If you are a caregiver or know a caregiver, you probably understand how exhausting it can be. Despite the long hours and hard work that
Katy Krul
February 12, 2013
Medication Monitoring and Safety Tips for the Elderly
Sonia is seventy-three years old and lives at home alone. She has trouble sleeping and takes a prescription sedative in the evenings to help battle
Katy Krul
January 29, 2013
Financial Dilemmas and A Solution for Caregivers
In America, about 65 million people are caregivers to their parents, family members, and other loved ones. Every day, these individuals work hard to take
Katy Krul
January 7, 2013
What is Failure To Thrive?
Failure to Thrive is a concept that is often mentioned in senior care, but many people don’t realize what it is or how to identify
Katy Krul
December 28, 2012
