by Ava Butler | Jan 18, 2022 | Caregiving, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
I love and appreciate this article about Nancy and her husband John, who has Parkinson’s. I completely agree that Parkinson’s is what you make of it. Flow with the changes, cultivate gratitude, and embrace your new normal. “Normal is whatever you are...
by Ava Butler | Jan 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
This article was first published in Consumer Reports and is written by Kevin Loria. Assistance with personal care, finances, errands, and more can help older people protect their independence and live at home longer. Here’s some advice about where to turn. When it...
by Ava Butler | Jan 13, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Support groups
Are your senior neighbors living alone? Without family nearby to help, they might feel isolated and alone in facing the challenges of aging. You can serve as an invaluable source of support to the seniors living in your neighborhood, regardless of your availability....
by Ava Butler | Nov 10, 2021 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Thanks to Hazel Bridges of for this excellent and practical article. You can reach her at hbridges@agingwellness.org Dementia affects about 5 million Americans aged 65 and older. It can be hard to watch a loved one face this diagnosis. Eventually, you might choose to...
by Ava Butler | Aug 27, 2021 | Caregiving, Dementia
This New York Times article on ‘Seeking Early Signals of Dementia in Driving and Credit Scores’ describes how pathologies underlying brain decline can begin years before symptoms emerge. Everyday behavior can provide warning. This is very useful...
by Ava Butler | Aug 25, 2021 | Caregiving, Dementia, Grieving
Tom Coughlin was the two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach of the New York Giants and is the founder of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, which provides support for families tackling pediatric cancer. He wrote a guest essay for The New York Times today and shares...
