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...
by Ava Butler | Apr 23, 2024 | Caregiving, Parkinson's
Living with Parkinson’s disease presents unique challenges, especially within the comfort of one’s home. Changes in mobility, dexterity, and vision require thoughtful adjustments to create a safe, accessible, and supportive environment. In today’s blog, we...
by Ava Butler | Jan 10, 2024 | Caregiving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
Being a care partner doesn’t come with an instruction manual. In this helpful article, experts share ways to support a loved one whose needs will change over time. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2024/parkinsons-caregiver.html NOTE: You will find...
by Ava Butler | Dec 31, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia
A home should do more than reflect your tastes and personal decor aesthetic. It should also be a fully functional environment that meets the needs of everyone who lives there. That holds true for any family member who’s struggling with Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative...
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...
by Ava Butler | Sep 25, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Nearly one in five people on Medicare travel 50 or more miles one way to see a neurologist, a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain and nervous system, according to research published in the September 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...