by Ava Butler | Sep 13, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
For those of us who have travelled with a person with dementia know, it can be perilous. This is a great step forward....
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 | Aug 1, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving
As stated by the National Institute on Aging, engaging in reading is among the various ways to maintain and improve cognitive health. While many seniors are aware of the benefits of light exercise, such as improved balance and coordination, it is equally crucial to...
by Ava Butler | Jul 22, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
As many of you know, Robin Willams had Lewy-body dementia. His beloved wife Susan Schneider Williams has become a fabulous and impressive advocate. Her story and the information she shares in this article is beautiful and informative. Its a long article but...
by Ava Butler | Jul 12, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
The Joint Commission, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, launched Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) on July 1. The voluntary, specialty certification recognizes Joint Commission-accredited ALCs that meet its standards to...
by Ava Butler | Jun 22, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia
Memory often changes as people grow older. Some people notice changes in themselves before anyone else does. For other people, friends and family are the first to see changes in memory, behavior, or abilities. Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part...
