by Ava Butler | Jan 27, 2023 | Caregiving, Dementia, Support groups, Uncategorized
For those with chronic health conditions, having loved ones on hand often makes all the difference, and this is especially true when it comes to dementia. While there is no cure for the condition, there are several ways that loved ones can lend support and alleviate...
by Ava Butler | Dec 4, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, end of life, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups, Uncategorized
Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation has developed a new online resource called The Crosswalk. It is designed to address the need for easily accessible, accurate, and unbiased information regarding end-of-life and serious illness care. Its extremely...
by Ava Butler | Nov 28, 2022 | Assisted living, Caregiving, Dementia, Grieving, Holidays, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Uncategorized
A friend told me shortly after Thanksgiving “Last year my husband was helping to prepare a beautiful meal with 10 guests. This year his dementia has him close to moving into assisted living. I can’t believe how fast his decline has been.” I get...
by Ava Butler | Sep 7, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Incontinence with Dignity by Marilyn Stevenson, a support group member with the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center https://lewybodyresourcecenter.org/incontinence-with-dignity/ Incontinence is a topic that some people are uncomfortable speaking about and/or...
by Ava Butler | Aug 3, 2022 | Caregiving, Dementia, Depression, Grieving, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, Support groups
Dealing with the loss of a spouse from a chronic illness like Parkinson’s is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can have. When it happens during our senior years, it can be even more devastating because it often brings even bigger life changes such as...
