The U.S. recognizes family caregivers in November. Initiated by the Caregiver Action Network* (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association), the U.S. recognizes family care[...]
Sometimes, a little levity helps as we honor those who have served in our Armed Forces during Veterans Day and on all days. With that, The Caregiver’s Voice shares a b[...]
In the event I die before my mother with Alzheimer’s, what are some options for her care? Alzheimer’s Caregiver ASKS The Caregiver’s Voice… I am the sole family c[...]
Can there be Death with Dignity for People Living with end-stage Dementia? Thirty-six million people diagnosed with dementia (mostly Alzheimer’s) worldwide face limited optio[...]
The Angels that Come when Most Needed Guest article by Judy Fox I have grown to be a caregiver during the last four-plus years. It began while I was visiting my mom for ten days. S[...]
Applying for Disability Benefits for Someone with Dementia Guest article by Ram Meyyappan The recent 60 Minutes exposé on Social Security Disability (SSD) has many nervous about th[...]
With an estimated 100 billion brain cells, are our brains like a giant filing cabinet? If so, what are the similarities between how we file information in our brains vs. in a file [...]
If necessity is the mother of invention, Maura Horton is the mother of Magna Ready stress-free dress shirts necessary for people with Parkinson’s and other illnesses that mak[...]
Is there a risk in using antipsychotic medications for people with dementia? Guest post by Laura Woods Caring for an elderly person with dementia can be challenging to even the mos[...]
One week from today on October 25, the Porterville Adult Day Services will be hosting an all-day caregiver conference for family caregivers and professionals. CAREGIVING in the Ten[...]
This fascinating graphic of a cell sized to scale is thanks to the Genetic Science Learning Center at the University of Utah. What’s smaller than a coffee bean? A grain of ri[...]
This educated worldly couple was scammed. What happened to them can happen to you. Don and Carol (seen here with their daughter) are retired professionals. They travel worldwide to[...]
