by Ava Butler | Sep 7, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Incontinence with Dignity by Marilyn Stevenson, a support group member with the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center https://lewybodyresourcecenter.org/incontinence-with-dignity/ Incontinence is a topic that some people are uncomfortable speaking about and/or...
by Ava Butler | Aug 3, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
Dealing with the loss of a spouse from a chronic illness like Parkinson’s is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can have. When it happens during our senior years, it can be even more devastating because it often brings even bigger life changes such as...
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...
by Ava Butler | Jun 28, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's
There are more than 50 million Americans over the age of 65. Of these, around 1.5 million reside in nursing homes and another million in assisted living facilities. If you’re trying to decide whether a nursing home or assisted living facility is right for you or...
by Ava Butler | May 30, 2022 | Caregiving, Parkinson's
This Parkinson’s TV movie follows the stories of twelve incredible individuals with Parkinson’s and their journeys to end this debilitating disease. The documentary is based on the book “Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for...
