by Ava Butler | Mar 1, 2020 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Compassion and Choices https://compassionandchoices.org now offers two excellent and customizable online dementia tools. The Dementia Values and Priorities Online Tool allows users to create a Dementia Healthcare Directive to add to a standard advance directive. This...
by Ava Butler | Jan 26, 2020 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
On Friday, I had the pleasure of participating in a Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) online event on facilitation techniques for support group leaders. Here’s the link to their website. They are an excellent resource....
by Ava Butler | Jan 3, 2020 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Becoming a family caregiver can be daunting to say the least. There is so much to learn – if you want to learn or not. Your life has changed and that has both blessings and concerns. This short article offers practical advise....