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,...
by Ava Butler | Apr 13, 2023 | Parkinson's
I had the honor of testifying with the MJFF to my local congressman, Raul Grijalva’s staff about his co-sponsoring this important legislation. Here’s what I said. This is Richard. (I shared his photo) We met on a Friday night in 1991 through friends. He...
by Ava Butler | Apr 13, 2023 | Parkinson's
Today, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is announcing the most significant breakthrough to date in the search for a Parkinson’s biomarker: a highly accurate biological test for Parkinson’s disease. The test is capable of objectively and reliably detecting the disease at...
by Ava Butler | Mar 27, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
This is an excellent resource from Caring.com for the many crises that face caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. I’m sure you will find it valuable. https://www.caring.com/caregivers/crisis-guide-for-alzheimers-dementia-caregivers/...
by Ava Butler | Mar 15, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Support groups
It can be difficult to tell someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia what they want to hear in the moment. But experts say caregivers are embracing therapeutic fibbing — meeting the person in their reality when it can offer them calm or comfort. This...
