by Ava Butler | Jun 18, 2025 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia does not mean it’s necessary to stop participating in meaningful activities such as travel. However, it does require planning to ensure safety, comfort and enjoyment for everyone. I learned many of these tips the hard way....
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 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 | Dementia, Veterans
On today, Veteran’s Day, I share this critical information. Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association has information 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...
