by Ava Butler | May 12, 2025 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect taking good care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. Below is the link to a great article from the...
by Ava Butler | May 12, 2025 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Caregiving isn’t something you prepare for, it’s something that slowly folds itself into your daily routine until one day you look up and realize you’re carrying the weight of two lives. When you’re trying to maintain a job, manage a household, care for an aging...
by Ava Butler | Dec 29, 2024 | Caregiving, Parkinson's
In this video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation offers five tips to support a loved one with PD, whether you’re a partner, a parent, a child or a friend. Very practicat and I agree completely....
by Ava Butler | Dec 27, 2024 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
If ever there was a good reason to give and get more hugs, this is it! Recent research studies now reveal that hugging enhances not only emotional well-being but also cognitive function. This simple act has been linked to improved brain health, better memory, and...
by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Its National Family Caregiver Month! Here is another helpful article on caregiver tips. I wish I had known them all when I became a caregiver to my husband. Thanks to Beverly Nelson of Stand Up for Caregivers for this article. https://standupforcaregivers.org. You...
by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
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...
