by Ava Butler | Aug 1, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
Caregivers face emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. Offering them practical assistance can be of great help. This article provides practical and helpful advice. https://www.nextavenue.org/understanding-caregiver-burnout/ NOTE: You will find my...
by Ava Butler | Mar 27, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
This is an excellent resource from Caring.com for the many crises that face caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. I’m sure you will find it valuable. https://www.caring.com/caregivers/crisis-guide-for-alzheimers-dementia-caregivers/...
by Ava Butler | Mar 15, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Support groups
It can be difficult to tell someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia what they want to hear in the moment. But experts say caregivers are embracing therapeutic fibbing — meeting the person in their reality when it can offer them calm or comfort. This...
by Ava Butler | Jan 27, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Support groups, Uncategorized
For those with chronic health conditions, having loved ones on hand often makes all the difference, and this is especially true when it comes to dementia. While there is no cure for the condition, there are several ways that loved ones can lend support and alleviate...
by Ava Butler | Dec 4, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, end of life, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation has developed a new online resource called The Crosswalk. It is designed to address the need for easily accessible, accurate, and unbiased information regarding end-of-life and serious illness care. Its extremely...