by Ava Butler | Jun 26, 2024 | Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
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...
by Ava Butler | Jun 3, 2024 | Dementia, Lewy body dementia
Dementia Action Week is an annual awareness raising campaign that brings the UK together to take action on dementia. Dedicated advocates in the community work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide vital information about the importance of diagnosing dementia. It...
by Ava Butler | May 17, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Uncategorized
Based on SleepDoctor research and conversations with leading Medicare experts, they’ve identified a knowledge gap among seniors regarding Medicare’s coverage for adjustable beds. Previously considered hospital-only or luxury items, these beds are now more...
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 | Nov 17, 2023 | Dementia
Neuroscientists at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Catholic University, Rome, and the Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS have genetically modified a molecule, the protein LIMK1, which is normally active in the brain, with a key role...
