by Ava Butler | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
When people from any group go online more often, they expose themselves to more online risks. And as seniors engage more with the online world, they are more likely to become targets for cybercriminals. It has been estimated that older people in the US lose $30...
by Ava Butler | Aug 21, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Uncategorized
I recently had the pleasure of talking with George Ackerman, founder of Together for Sharon https://www.togetherforsharon.com about our shared experiences with the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s and how to best support our loved ones...
by Ava Butler | Aug 11, 2024 | Parkinson's, Uncategorized
HELSINKI, Finland — A new gene for early-onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been identified, a discovery that experts believe will have important clinical implications in the not-too-distant future. A variant in PMSF1, a proteasome regulator, was identified in...
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...
