Former caregiver, Carmen Scherubel was inspired by “I want to go home” to write about her mom’s search for home in a different time. Click above link to review ar[...]
People with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairing diseases often say, “I want to go home.” ASK TCV My father who is in the middle stages of Alzheimer&#[...]
Long-Distance Caregiver Asks What can I do as a long-distance caregiver when my mom won’t bathe and my dad won’t persuade her? Also, how do I deal with my anger in these situations[...]
A caregiver writes: Why do I feel so tired and feel bad that I am tired. I have been taking care of my husband for over a year and a half, I have not had any help … Maybe you[...]
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[...]
Eugene (Gene) Conrad, facilitator for a men’s caregiver support group, asked The Caregiver’s Voice if we knew of any other all-male caregiver support groups for Alzheim[...]
How do I help my husband who keeps losing his car keys, wallet, and phone charger? I’m not much better; I keep losing small bottles of hand sanitizer. As caregivers for peopl[...]
When The Caregiver’s Voice answers questions for the media; the answers can also inform you. Three topics are answered briefly below: Elder Care options Caring for a loved on[...]
You don’t. We get ourselves in too much trouble when we pretend to do anything. Being honest helps us live more in line with the facts of our life — we forgot a person&[...]
Ask TCV: How do I cope with compassion fatigue? TCV: It is difficult. It is like walking on the tightrope of care. As a professional (or family caregiver), you try to find that ma[...]
Brenda Avadian, MA, Caregiver Spokesperson and Coach answers three questions from colleague, Don Grimes of the Women’s Long Term Care Project. [TCV update 11/30/2023: This [...]
Never say “NEVER” again, while caregiving through the holidays! JOIN US for a delightful discussion of how to ENJOY yourself during the upcoming holidays. Impossible? P[...]
