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How Therapeutic Fibbing and Diversion Can Help Loved Ones with Dementia and Alzheimer’s

by Ava Butler | Mar 15, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Support groups

It can be difficult to tell someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia what they want to hear in the moment. But experts say caregivers are embracing therapeutic fibbing — meeting the person in their reality when it can offer them calm or comfort. This...

There on Hand: Caring for a Loved One With Dementia (or Other Chronic Health Conditions)

by Ava Butler | Jan 27, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Support groups, Uncategorized

For those with chronic health conditions, having loved ones on hand often makes all the difference, and this is especially true when it comes to dementia. While there is no cure for the condition, there are several ways that loved ones can lend support and alleviate...

New on-line resource for end-of-life and serious illness care

by Ava Butler | Dec 4, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, end of life, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation has developed a new online resource called The Crosswalk.   It is designed to address the need for easily accessible, accurate, and unbiased information regarding end-of-life and serious illness care.  Its extremely...

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...
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