When a caregiver’s LIFE grows too overwhelming and stressful, it’s time to step away. What’s one guilt-free way to take a break from hands-on caregiving? Take a o[...]
As I reflect upon our 20th Anniversary online while working with caregiving families for people with dementia, I’m happy to see media covering more dementia and caregiving to[...]
Almost twenty years ago, I finished writing “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk through Alzheimer’s. It was released in hardcover in 1999. My father [...]
The Caregiver’s Voice features a video by Roberto Carlo Chiesa of Modesto-based Alexandria Perrin Company for VOICES with Dementia. Inspired by his sister, Roberto’s sh[...]
In 1996, after my father was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s, there were only 3.8 million people living in the U.S. with dementia and about 16 million, worldwide. Twenty-[...]
Curated Article Excerpts include - the CHANGE Act; Depresson's lesser-known evil twin, Acedia; Leukotrienes; Herpes, and Having too many Interests. [...]
Led to Every Good Thing in My Life and Career Guest article by Herbie J Pilato Caring for my parents in their elderly years was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I [...]
The Caregiver’s Voice curated article excerpts in June features Perennials, not seniors or elders; how to live well in your own home in your “perennial” years; an[...]
It’s a conversation no family wants to have, but one that is vitally important – talking to a loved one about memory loss or cognitive decline. Guest article by the Alzheimer’[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice features five curated-article excerpts this month, including tips for caregivers, declining assisted living numbers, women’s finances in retiremen[...]
Mom (or Dad) is Moving in With Us I would never place Mom in a nursing home! Mom and Dad raised me. The least I can do is help Dad, now that he’s alone. This is a topic no on[...]
Twenty-two years ago, I devoured anything I could learn about the brain. I tried to understand what was happening to my father’s mind / brain as he lived with Alzheimer’[...]