by Ava Butler | Jul 26, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Uncategorized
There’s a LOT to learn about if you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia. Here’s how to get started....
by Ava Butler | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
How You Can Grow New Brain Cells: The Amazing Science of Neurogenesis and 5 Ways to Harness It By Austin Perlmutter, MD For most of recent history, doctors, scientists, and the lay public have operated under the assumption that our brain cells are relatively “fixed”...
by Ava Butler | May 17, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Uncategorized
Based on SleepDoctor research and conversations with leading Medicare experts, they’ve identified a knowledge gap among seniors regarding Medicare’s coverage for adjustable beds. Previously considered hospital-only or luxury items, these beds are now more...
by Ava Butler | Sep 25, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Nearly one in five people on Medicare travel 50 or more miles one way to see a neurologist, a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain and nervous system, according to research published in the September 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...
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....
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...
