The Caregivers Voice



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




Caregiver TIPS

Brenda Avadian running Los Angeles Marathon @ Wilshire Blvd
Next month, I'll be speaking at Aging Greatly, an annual conference sponsored by John Knox Village Foundation of Pompano Beach, Florida.[...]

Inspiration for Caregivers

A walk on a grassy trail in the forest in Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Our memories anchor us, they give us identity, and when we forget we need to rest in order to recover from an intense brain workout.[...]

The Caregiver's Voice VIDEO Channel

Entering the Painted Cave at Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the 8 Channel Islands off the coast of California
My father living with dementia flew to Catalina Island. I recall his unexpected adventure 27 years later with my own Channel Islands visit to Santa Cruz.[...]


Avadian's Musings

Brenda Avadian on The Boulevard with friends visiting from Mexico
People with dementia often say, "I want to go home." After having fun with a family of friends, I am learning about Japan's culture for a feeling of "home".[...]

Caregiver Humor

Thumbnail image of Charlene Bazarian-Fruehauf with her mom, Arleen, in 2024_Photographer Joel Benjamin
HUMOR in caregiving for people with dementia? Some may be offended while others may laugh heartily. Fact: Humor relieves caregiver stress.[...]

The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW

VOICES with Dementia

The Faces of Dementia Campaign by the Hamilton Council on Aging raises dementia awareness in this debut video featuring diverse people living with dementia.[...]

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