by Ava Butler | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Symptoms can vary widely from person to person. Here are some telltale indicators. Thanks to AARP for publishing this recent article....
by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Dementia, Veterans
On today, Veteran’s Day, I share this critical information. Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a higher risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association has information and...
by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Its National Family Caregiver Month! Here is another helpful article on caregiver tips. I wish I had known them all when I became a caregiver to my husband. Thanks to Beverly Nelson of Stand Up for Caregivers for this article. https://standupforcaregivers.org. You...
by Ava Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | Caregiving, Dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Thrive as a New Caregiver with Transformative Self-Care Tactics Entering the role of a caregiver brings both meaningful rewards and significant responsibilities. Prioritizing your well-being is essential in this role, as excellent caregiving depends on the care you...
by Ava Butler | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hallucinations and delusions are non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that can occur in some people. These symptoms—which involve seeing things that are not there (hallucinations) or believing things that are not true (delusions) —can be a concerning topic...