The latest figures about Alzheimer’s in an easy-to-read Alzheimer’s Infographic. Fedelta Care Solutions compiled this graphic overview of Alzheimer’s including th[...]
It’s time to come out of the closet. The sooner we admit to being a caregiver the sooner we can get help along the caregiving journey. I was in denial for three years while b[...]
Have you raced to be on time for your appointment only to learn the person is not there? If you’re like most of us, it’s happened to you…at least once. It’s[...]
Lee Gorewitz, one of 20 residents in a Danville, California nursing home, tries to live her life with dignity. You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t is one of PBS ̵[...]
The World Health Organization released this short video in celebration of World Health Day with a focus on healthy aging — “adding life to years.” “For the [...]
Click on the link or image for a one-page fact sheet on ten signs to look for that an elder may need assistance. 10 Warning Signs The Eldercare Locator helps locate resources for o[...]
Jeana Potthoff and Rich Roman wrote a song entitled Hiding from the Rain. We hope the song will touch people’s hearts and move them to support organizations working on a cure and p[...]
We borrow our title for Carolyn Knight’s guest post from Shakespeare. Knight addresses whether or not we have what it takes to be a family caregiver. TCV Ed. If a member of y[...]
First there was The Horse Whisperer then The Dog Whisperer and The Ghost Whisperer. I wonder when we will see The Cat Whisperer. Oh wait, there’s Jackson Galaxy. And now, the[...]
The last Sunday of every month, Jay Kraker of Empowered Caregivers, hosts a virtual support group for caregivers across the U.S. Jay has been a caregiver for more than 30 years for[...]
Nursing Home Abuse – Facts & Resources Guest Post by Amber Paley Today, there are about 16,000 nursing homes across the United States according to the Center of Disease C[...]
Guest article by Elisabeth Paine, Alzheimer’s Caregiver At the age of 42, I married a wonderful man. John was intelligent, competent, independent, and fun. We laughed a lot. [...]
