What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again? What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from he[...]
Caregiver Mary Barrass writes an inspirational story of unconditional love. After she lost her husband and son, Mary felt such a deep void, she invited recently widowed Evelyn to l[...]
In addition to our Valentine’s-themed Caregiver of the Month of February, The Caregiver’s Voice is featuring several other family and professional caregivers as inspira[...]
A couple of childhood sweethearts, who were married and lived in the same neighborhood they were raised in, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by visiting their old high[...]
Two readers took time to write about how “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk though Alzheimer’s is helping them. Their letters are posted here with [...]
Visitors to The Caregiver’s Voice website had the opportunity to ask Country Music Singer Naomi Judd questions about pain management. What caregiver doesn’t suffer som[...]
We always hear how bad it is to procrastinate. Is it really bad? Can it be good? It depends. Procrastinating is GOOD when … You prioritize in order to get the important and u[...]
Life moves quickly and we at The Caregiver’s Voice feel the need to pause to share five updates. 1. Radio Show: Can I Survive as a Caregiver? Can I Find some JOY? Can I Survi[...]
What can I do about my abusive dad? Inquiry (edited): My dad has been diagnosed with Pick’s and Parkinson’s disease, which affects his speech and movement. My mother is in th[...]
Lewy body dementia strikes 1.3 million Americans and is unknown to most primary care physicians, according to a recent report by the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Nearly 80% of p[...]
Martin Avadian's 100th Anniversary is on Sunday, August 22, 2010. At age eighty six, Avadian was diagnosed with dementia. His story is told in the book, "Where's my shoes?" My Fath[...]
If you had the option of being tested to see if you had the marker for Alzheimer's disease years before you showed any of the effects (e.g., forgetfulness, disorientation), would y[...]