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Your Sense of Smell is a Window into Brain Health

by Ava Butler | Mar 1, 2023 | Parkinson's, Uncategorized

Loss of sense of smell can be one of the earliest signs of disease, including Parkinson’s. MJFF’s Dr. Rachel Dolhun speaks with an ear, nose and throat doctor about the science behind smell, how and why it can change, and what you can do....

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...

Holiday traditions must change as your loved one’s cognition changes

by Ava Butler | Nov 28, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Grieving, Holidays, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Uncategorized

A friend told me shortly after Thanksgiving “Last year my husband was helping to prepare a beautiful meal with 10 guests.  This year his dementia has him close to moving into assisted living.   I can’t believe how fast his decline has been.” I get...

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...

The Science of Mattering: Why Feeling Significant Is So Significant

by Ava Butler | Apr 25, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Uncategorized

Zach Mercurio’s article The Science of Mattering: Why Feeling Significant Is So Significant resonates with me. People with dementia or other challenges still need to feel that they are important, that they matter.  Everyone does.  Zack describes how feeling...
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  • Incidence of Parkinson’s more than previously estimated
  • New on-line resource for end-of-life and serious illness care

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