The Caregivers Voice



Knowledge, support, and humor for caregivers for people with dementia.




Caregiver TIPS

Jelly Drops for hydration
For National Family Caregivers Month we celebrate with four article excerpts to help caregivers navigate healthcare, times of crisis, hydration, and intimacy.[...]

Inspiration for Caregivers

Brenda Avadian before boarding Volaris plane in Mexico
People without dementia may have Alzheimer's-like experiences. Be aware and understand to reduce stigma. Tips to keep brains limber for World Alzheimer's Month.[...]

The Caregiver's Voice VIDEO Channel

Lisa-Marshall-and-husband-Peters-wedding-Alzheimer's
When people with dementia forget their loved one's name, it's heartwarming to know one remembers and still loves his girl (wife) enough to get married (again).[...]


Avadian's Musings

Brenda Avadian OUCH when see disingenuous behavior
Receiving emails feigning interest in The Caregiver's Voice or offers to help are as painful as hitting my knee against the sharp edge of a table leg.[...]

Caregiver Humor

Martin Avadian diagnosed with Alzheimer's trying to scare his caregiver daughter
Funny video of a husband's antics at Walmart reminds me of shopping with my father with Alzheimer's. There was always a risk of dealing with security.[...]

The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW

Caregiver Planner scheduling book
An old-fashioned paper tool for planning caregiving tasks may be better than remembering a password for online access. Easy. Simply open to the applicable page. [...]

VOICES with Dementia

Janice Swink and hubby Eric Close Up
Home-Grown Louisville Cougar with Dementia This five-foot tall powerhouse navigates the scary symptoms of frontotemporal lobe dementia (and possibly Lewy body dementia) with grace.[...]

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