by Ava Butler | Jul 15, 2019 | Lewy body dementia, Lewy body dementia hallucinations, Parkinson's
Managing Cognitive Issues in Parkinson’s & Lewy Body Dementia: Alternative Therapy Suggestions is the second book by Helen Buell Whitworth and James Whitworth. It is written in the same well-informed and easy-to-read style as A Caregiver’s Guide to Lewy...
by Ava Butler | Jun 6, 2019 | Assisted living, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
To keep track of Richard’s most important activities and accomplishments of the day, we use a weekly sticker chart. Dr. Pam, Richard’s psychic healer, had this idea, and we have expanded upon it. It’s a great way for me to keep tabs on how each day and night are...
by Ava Butler | May 25, 2019 | Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
Richard was a fine basketball player. He started with the varsity team when he was a freshman in high school, and it was his passion. His friend George put it this way: “Richard did things that no one else did. Hit the open man, dribble through any defense, and hand...
by Ava Butler | May 20, 2019 | Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
I highly recommend Treasures in the Darkness: Extending the Early Stage of Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease by Pat Snyder. This is a memoir with lots of practical advice, especially in the final chapters. I especially like Pat’s neurologist,...
by Ava Butler | Apr 27, 2019 | Companion animals, Dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's
28 April 2016 Several friends and even doctors have been saying that Richard should have a companion dog. My response has always been the same: hell no. I hate dogs. OK, hate is a strong word. How about despise? Let’s just say I don’t like dogs. In general, Richard...