by Ava Butler | Jan 10, 2024 | Caregiving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
Being a care partner doesn’t come with an instruction manual. In this helpful article, experts share ways to support a loved one whose needs will change over time. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2024/parkinsons-caregiver.html NOTE: You will find...
by Ava Butler | Dec 31, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia
A home should do more than reflect your tastes and personal decor aesthetic. It should also be a fully functional environment that meets the needs of everyone who lives there. That holds true for any family member who’s struggling with Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative...
by Ava Butler | Nov 17, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
Thanks to Phillip Carr of Your Yearly Checkup for this helpful article. His website is: https://youryearlycheckup.com/about-us/ Taking care of aging loved ones is an honorable yet demanding task, often performed alongside a full-time job and a myriad of personal...
by Ava Butler | Sep 25, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Nearly one in five people on Medicare travel 50 or more miles one way to see a neurologist, a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain and nervous system, according to research published in the September 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...
by Ava Butler | Sep 13, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
For those of us who have travelled with a person with dementia know, it can be perilous. This is a great step forward....
by Ava Butler | Aug 1, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
Caregivers face emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. Offering them practical assistance can be of great help. This article provides practical and helpful advice. https://www.nextavenue.org/understanding-caregiver-burnout/ NOTE: You will find my...