by Ava Butler | Apr 10, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
As a caregiver, you may have heard the term “self-care” mentioned quite a bit. It’s an important topic for caregivers—one many don’t know enough about. Below are some top self-care tips for you and your loved one. Thanks to Beverly Nelson of...
by Ava Butler | May 18, 2021 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Nora McInerny’s 15 minute Ted Talk highlights that we don’t move on from grief, we move forward with it. To me, this is an important observation and really resonates with me. Nora also has a podcast ‘Terrible, Thanks for Asking.’ NOTE: You...
by Ava Butler | May 9, 2021 | Caregiving, Depression, Parkinson's
Caregiving is stressful and depressing. So is having Parkinson’s. The sugar-laden, high-fat foods we often crave when we are stressed or depressed, as comforting as they are, may be the least likely to benefit our mental health. This New York Times article...
by Ava Butler | Jan 18, 2021 | Breathing, Caregiving, Dementia, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Even four years after my husband’s passing, I still have trouble breathing. I still find myself holding my breath in an attempt to suppress the pain. This article is helpful and I will take its advice....
by Ava Butler | Nov 29, 2020 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
This is a difficult time of year for me. It’s the 4th year I have spent the holidays as a widow. I don’t like that job title. Not at all. It’s a time of year I need to be proactive to manage my emotions. David Kessler is the grief specialist and...
