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Be a Healthy Caregiver

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...

Juggling the Invisible Load: A Caregiver’s Guide to Sanity, Stability, and Self

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...

15 Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore

by Ava Butler | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized

Symptoms can vary widely from person to person. Here are some telltale indicators.  Thanks to AARP for publishing this recent article....

How to Find Balance in Life as a Senior Caregiver

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...

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...

A Conversation on Parkinson’s-Related Hallucinations and Delusions

by Ava Butler | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized

Hallucinations and delusions are non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can occur in some people. These symptoms—which involve seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) or believing things that are not true (delusions) —can be a concerning topic...
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