“My father, Bob, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2002, at the age of 73. He passed away in 2009. In an ironic twist of fate, in late 2012 my mother Lois, 78, was he[...]
At a tender age, this little boy may be the youngest* caregiver to help care for an elder family member. A boy, barely beyond being spoon-fed himself, feeds his grandmother. Althou[...]
Are you cheap, frugal, or environmentally conscious? Years ago, a dear friend served as a caregiver for my father who lived with dementia. While I was away on travel, my husband to[...]
Parkinson’s disease is one of the leading causes of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Unlike Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s affects motor skills initially and later, co[...]
5 Alzheimer’s-Friendly Tips When Designing a Master Bathroom Guest article by Fay Wein Most people don’t think of the bathroom as being one of the most dangerous rooms in the[...]
Last month I posted my Top Five Most-Viewed Caregiving Articles for sites including U.S. News & World Report Health, Caring.com, and EzineArticles.com [TCV Update 11/22/2023: E[...]
A little weekday FUN for caregivers. IMAGINE: Google’s and China-based Baidu’s self-driving cars, could make this a reality. Program the location and let your dog go on[...]
Recognizing the Signs of and Coping with Relocation Stress Syndrome As elders transition into new homes and living situations they often feel displaced, disoriented, or even depres[...]
Ed, Isobel, Alfred, and Roz are independent spirits are four reasons why we respect The Greatest Generation. The four of them are featured in this six-minute inspirational video on[...]
When did the first day of spring move to the 20th of March? It used to be on the 21st while I was growing up. I’m grown up now, and everything’s changed! Pluto was stil[...]
After waiting 10 years for a diagnosis, Ellenbogen serves as a spokesperson to raise Alzheimer's awareness and asks for the same compassion we show for cancer.[...]
At the Alzheimer’s nursing home where my father lived, one of the residents had some dolls. This was the first time I saw an elder focused deeply while comforting a baby doll[...]
