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 29, 2023 | Parkinson's
A recent report in Nature Partner Journals highlights: An estimated 90% of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the US are covered by Medicare health insurance. How these beneficiaries use and engage the health care system is important to understand in the...
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 | 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 | May 6, 2023 | Parkinson's
The popular herbicide paraquat has been used on crops in the United States since the 1960s, but lawsuits say exposure to the toxic chemical can cause Parkinson’s disease in farmers and other agricultural workers. More than 32 countries have banned the herbicide,...
