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...
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...
by Ava Butler | Aug 21, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Uncategorized
I recently had the pleasure of talking with George Ackerman, founder of Together for Sharon https://www.togetherforsharon.com about our shared experiences with the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s and how to best support our loved ones...
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...
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...
by Ava Butler | Jul 26, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Uncategorized
There’s a LOT to learn about if you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia. Here’s how to get started....
