by Ava Butler | May 5, 2020 | Caregiving, Covid-19, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
Anyone who has had a loved one with dementia in the hospital knows how important it is for you to be there to help them through and avoid complications. This article provides practical tips on how to support your loved ones in the best way you can during Covid-19...
by Ava Butler | Apr 12, 2020 | Caregiving, Covid-19, Support groups
Ok I know it’s a pandemic not the apocalypse. But apocalypse is more dramatic and fun to say. 29 March 2020 Anyone who knows me, knows that I hate to cook, and I hate to clean. As I’ve been saying for years, I only make martinis and reservations. When the salad bar...
by Ava Butler | Apr 11, 2020 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Companion animals, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
April and May 2018 After Richard died, the question was what to do with Tacoma. He couldn’t stay with me, as I’m gone too much. Andy, the owner of Via Elegante, Richard’s last assisted living place, offered to take Tacoma as the house dog for his facility in Sierra...
by Ava Butler | Apr 8, 2020 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia
Many of us are challenged caring for loved ones with dementia in the best of times. These are not the best of times. The below article offers practical advise on using the Montessori method for “patient-centered” care. The model involves patients in decisions about...
by Ava Butler | Mar 26, 2020 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
22 April 2017 On March 15, I had a reading with Dr. Pam. Richard had visited her virtually earlier that day and told her that he couldn’t do it and that he wanted to go. His plan was to choke to death. He told her he thought I would be better off without him. That...
