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Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics
Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics Entering the role of a caregiver brings both meaningful rewards and significant responsibilities. Prioritizing your well-being is essential in this role, as excellent caregiving depends on the care you...
A Conversation on Parkinson’s-Related Hallucinations and Delusions
Hallucinations and delusions are non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can occur in some people. These symptoms—which involve seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) or believing things that are not true (delusions) —can be a concerning topic...
9 Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2024
When people from any group go online more often, they expose themselves to more online risks. And as seniors engage more with the online world, they are more likely to become targets for cybercriminals. It has been estimated that older people in the US lose $30...
Cognitive Impairment in the Workplace: Compassionate Approaches for a Hidden but Growing Concern
Due to the aging of the U.S. population, rates of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace are on the rise. This creates challenges for employers, many of whom may not know how to best support employees who are experiencing symptoms of cognitive impairment....
Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 57. Special Guest: Author Ava Butler in Memory of Richard
I recently had the pleasure of talking with George Ackerman, founder of Together for Sharon https://www.togetherforsharon.com about our shared experiences with the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's and how to best support our loved ones going...
Managing Hallucinations and Delusions with Parkinson’s and Lewy-Body Dementia
For many people and families, these symptoms of hallucinations and delusions are among the most bothersome. Hallucinations are seeing, feeling or hearing things that aren’t there. Delusions lead a person to firmly believe in scenarios or situations that never happened...
New Parkinson’s Disease Gene Discovered
HELSINKI, Finland — A new gene for early-onset Parkinson's disease (PD) has been identified, a discovery that experts believe will have important clinical implications in the not-too-distant future. A variant in PMSF1, a proteasome regulator, was identified in 15...
How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital
A hospital stay can be overwhelming for patients and their families. These practical tips will help protect the health and well-being of loved ones before, during, and after a visit, especially when your loved one has Parkinson's, dementia or other special conditions....
Caregivers Guide to Dementia
There’s a LOT to learn about if you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia. Here’s how to get started....
Caregivers may experience feelings of loss and grief
It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer's or any other type of dementia. You are entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Share your feelings and...