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Managing Hallucinations and Delusions with Parkinson’s and Lewy-Body Dementia

by Ava Butler | Aug 21, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's

For many people and families, these symptoms of hallucinations and delusions are among the most bothersome. Hallucinations are seeing, feeling or hearing things that aren’t there. Delusions lead a person to firmly believe in scenarios or situations that never happened...

New Parkinson’s Disease Gene Discovered

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...

How to Keep Loved Ones Safe in the Hospital

by Ava Butler | Aug 2, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's

A hospital stay can be overwhelming for patients and their families. These practical tips will help protect the health and well-being of loved ones before, during, and after a visit, especially when your loved one has Parkinson’s, dementia or other special...

Caregivers may experience feelings of loss and grief

by Ava Butler | Jun 26, 2024 | Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's

It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s or any other type of dementia. You are entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Share your feelings...

Adjustable Beds for Seniors: Information and Resources

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...
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