by Ava Butler | Dec 27, 2024 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
If ever there was a good reason to give and get more hugs, this is it! Recent research studies now reveal that hugging enhances not only emotional well-being but also cognitive function. This simple act has been linked to improved brain health, better memory, and...
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 | 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 | 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...
