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Be a Healthy Caregiver

by Ava Butler | May 12, 2025 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

As a caregiver, you may find yourself with so many responsibilities that you neglect taking good care of yourself. But the best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. Below is the link to a great article from the...

Juggling the Invisible Load: A Caregiver’s Guide to Sanity, Stability, and Self

by Ava Butler | May 12, 2025 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

Caregiving isn’t something you prepare for, it’s something that slowly folds itself into your daily routine until one day you look up and realize you’re carrying the weight of two lives. When you’re trying to maintain a job, manage a household, care for an aging...

How to Find Balance in Life as a Senior Caregiver

by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

Its National Family Caregiver Month!   Here is another helpful article on caregiver tips.  I wish I had known them all when I became a caregiver to my husband. Thanks to Beverly Nelson of Stand Up for Caregivers for this article. https://standupforcaregivers.org. You...

Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics

by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized

Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics Entering the role of a caregiver brings both meaningful rewards and significant responsibilities. Prioritizing your well-being is essential in this role, as excellent caregiving depends on the care you...

Mastering the Art of Juggling Career, Elderly Care, and Personal Well-Being

by Ava Butler | Nov 17, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups

Thanks to Phillip Carr of Your Yearly Checkup for this helpful article. His website is:  https://youryearlycheckup.com/about-us/ Taking care of aging loved ones is an honorable yet demanding task, often performed alongside a full-time job and a myriad of personal...
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