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 11, 2024 | Parkinson's, Uncategorized
HELSINKI, Finland — A new gene for early-onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been identified, a discovery that experts believe will have important clinical implications in the not-too-distant future. A variant in PMSF1, a proteasome regulator, was identified in...
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 | Jul 26, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Uncategorized
There’s a LOT to learn about if you’re a caregiver for someone with dementia. Here’s how to get started....
by Ava Butler | Jun 26, 2024 | Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s or any other type of dementia. You are entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis. Share your feelings...
by Ava Butler | Jun 3, 2024 | Dementia, Lewy body dementia
Dementia Action Week is an annual awareness raising campaign that brings the UK together to take action on dementia. Dedicated advocates in the community work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide vital information about the importance of diagnosing dementia. It...
