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Helping A Loved One Feel Less Lonely After The Death Of A Spouse

by Ava Butler | Aug 3, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups

Dealing with the loss of a spouse from a chronic illness like Parkinson’s is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can have. When it happens during our senior years, it can be even more devastating because it often brings even bigger life changes such as...

5 Tips for Seniors Getting Married During the Golden Years

by Ava Butler | Jul 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

Thanks to Hazel Bridges of Aging Wellness for this article.  https://agingwellness.org Newly married couples of any age have many exciting things to look forward to when planning a life together even if you face a difficult medical diagnosis, such as Parkinson’s...

Top Tips for Self-Care as a Caregiver

by Ava Butler | Apr 10, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

As a caregiver, you may have heard the term “self-care” mentioned quite a bit. It’s an important topic for caregivers—one many don’t know enough about. Below are some top self-care tips for you and your loved one.  Thanks to Beverly Nelson of...

Compassion and Choices: Another dementia and end of life resource

by Ava Butler | Feb 17, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, end of life, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups

In my last blog I shared the link to the Five Wishes, a legally binding document describing your end-of-life decisions.  In this blog, I share two additional dementia and end-of-life tools.  These are from Compassion and Choices organization, which is a fabulous and...

How to Get Extra Care at Home When You Need It

by Ava Butler | Jan 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

This article was first published in Consumer Reports and is written by Kevin Loria. Assistance with personal care, finances, errands, and more can help older people protect their independence and live at home longer. Here’s some advice about where to turn. When it...

How to Help Your Senior Neighbors Navigate Age-Related Challenges

by Ava Butler | Jan 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Support groups

Are your senior neighbors living alone? Without family nearby to help, they might feel isolated and alone in facing the challenges of aging. You can serve as an invaluable source of support to the seniors living in your neighborhood, regardless of your availability....
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