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How to Get Extra Care at Home When You Need It

by Ava Butler | Jan 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

This article was first published in Consumer Reports and is written by Kevin Loria. Assistance with personal care, finances, errands, and more can help older people protect their independence and live at home longer. Here’s some advice about where to turn. When it...

How to Help Your Senior Neighbors Navigate Age-Related Challenges

by Ava Butler | Jan 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Support groups

Are your senior neighbors living alone? Without family nearby to help, they might feel isolated and alone in facing the challenges of aging. You can serve as an invaluable source of support to the seniors living in your neighborhood, regardless of your availability....

Asking about vaccine status isn’t a question of etiquette but of public health

by Ava Butler | Jun 2, 2021 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Covid-19, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's

Many of our loved ones have compromised immune systems but we may be hesitant to ask if those around us are vaccinated.  This article rightly points out that asking about vaccine status isn’t a question of etiquette but of public health, at work or in other situations...

Difficult Decisions: Considering Assisted Living – By Lydia Chan of Alzheimer’s Caregiver

by Ava Butler | May 12, 2021 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's

It is challenging to observe a loved one struggle during their senior years. Sometimes, older people can make adaptations in daily life to remain at home. However, when the efforts to sustain independent living are not enough, it may be time to consider assisted...

A Caregiver’s Guide for Family and Loved Ones

by Ava Butler | Oct 4, 2020 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups

The Premier Nursing Academy has prepared A Caregiver’s Guide for Family and Loved Ones to answer the most common questions people ask about becoming caregivers for their loved ones. This is an excellent guide and it includes links to expert resources that offer...

Grieving during the pandemic

by Ava Butler | May 13, 2020 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Covid-19, Dementia, Depression, Grief, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's

Grieving is difficult at any time, and especially difficult now.  We grieve for many reasons, the loss of life, of income, and the loss of hugs and kisses to name a few. We miss our loved ones in assisted living, and our friends and family across the world or across...
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