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Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics

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...

Cognitive Impairment in the Workplace: Compassionate Approaches for a Hidden but Growing Concern

by Ava Butler | Aug 22, 2024 | Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's

Due to the aging of the U.S. population, rates of cognitive impairment and dementia in the workplace are on the rise. This creates challenges for employers, many of whom may not know how to best support employees who are experiencing symptoms of cognitive impairment....

Q & A with Sharon’s son, George Episode 57. Special Guest: Author Ava Butler in Memory of Richard

by Ava Butler | Aug 21, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Uncategorized

I recently had the pleasure of talking with George Ackerman, founder of Together for Sharon https://www.togetherforsharon.com about our shared experiences with the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s and how to best support our loved ones...

Managing Hallucinations and Delusions with Parkinson’s and Lewy-Body Dementia

by Ava Butler | Aug 21, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's

For many people and families, these symptoms of hallucinations and delusions are among the most bothersome. Hallucinations are seeing, feeling or hearing things that aren’t there. Delusions lead a person to firmly believe in scenarios or situations that never happened...

New Parkinson’s Disease Gene Discovered

by Ava Butler | Aug 11, 2024 | Parkinson's, Uncategorized

HELSINKI, Finland — A new gene for early-onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been identified, a discovery that experts believe will have important clinical implications in the not-too-distant future. A variant in PMSF1, a proteasome regulator, was identified in...

How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital

by Ava Butler | Aug 2, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's

A hospital stay can be overwhelming for patients and their families. These practical tips will help protect the health and well-being of loved ones before, during, and after a visit, especially when your loved one has Parkinson’s, dementia or other special...
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