by Ava Butler | Sep 25, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Nearly one in five people on Medicare travel 50 or more miles one way to see a neurologist, a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain and nervous system, according to research published in the September 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...
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 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 | Aug 1, 2023 | Assisted living, Caregiving
As stated by the National Institute on Aging, engaging in reading is among the various ways to maintain and improve cognitive health. While many seniors are aware of the benefits of light exercise, such as improved balance and coordination, it is equally crucial to...
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...
