by Ava Butler | Jan 18, 2021 | Breathing, Caregiving, Dementia, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Even four years after my husband’s passing, I still have trouble breathing. I still find myself holding my breath in an attempt to suppress the pain. This article is helpful and I will take its advice....
by Ava Butler | Jan 10, 2021 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
I recently participated in a family intervention to convince my mother that it is no longer safe for her to drive. My mom’s dementia is in early stages, but is interfering with some abilities. She was defensive and insisted it was a problem with the car, not...
by Ava Butler | Jan 4, 2021 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Music is a powerful tool for managing emotions. My dear husband Richard had Parkinson’s and Lewy-body dementia, and needed 24 hour caregiver support. We listened to his favorite rock music to get him up and ready for the day. We listened to classical music...
by Ava Butler | Nov 29, 2020 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
This is a difficult time of year for me. It’s the 4th year I have spent the holidays as a widow. I don’t like that job title. Not at all. It’s a time of year I need to be proactive to manage my emotions. David Kessler is the grief specialist and...
by Ava Butler | Nov 12, 2020 | Caregiving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Alliance (PMD Alliance) is great resource and I want you all to know how valuable their on-line programs are, especially now that everything needs to be virtual. People participate from all over the world and they are free....
by Ava Butler | Nov 6, 2020 | Dementia, Lewy body dementia
From the New York Times: Long-term exposure to noise may be linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Researchers did periodic interviews with 5,227 people 65 and older participating in a study on aging. They assessed them with...
