Finding the JOY in caregiving may feel impossible, especially during the holidays. Sometimes, we need a new approach when celebrating the holidays. Instead of the traditional gathe[...]
Caregiving Tips for Lewy Body Dementia Guest article by Elizabeth Patrick Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of progressive dementia, affecting more than 1.3 m[...]
The Wooden Bowl is a short story about an elder frail man and his family who grew to understand him. If you’ve not read this before, you’ll be sure to remember it after[...]
With more than 22 years of providing assisted living options for the elderly and listening to the needs and wants of our residents, Sister Peggy Jackelen, Administrator at Bell Tow[...]
Guest post by Linda Schmidt Have you had to choose a place where your parent, spouse, or other loved one will live? Is it a daunting, nerve-wracking experience that challenges ever[...]
And now … a sneak PREVIEW of The Caregiver’s Voice newly redesigned website. After setting a goal to redesign and update The Caregiver’s Voice website then droppi[...]
Guest post by Dr. Mark Rubinstein At times, we all take the people we love for granted. At least, I did … until the gift. The old expression “you don’t know what you ha[...]
Family caregiver asks how to handle it when her mother challenges her answers and doesn’t trust that she has her best interests. Caregiver Question My mom lives with us and h[...]
Linda E. Austin’s’ Poems that come to Mind is a little treasure of short poems “for those who love someone with dementia” (subtitle). Daughter Austin writes[...]
It’s HEEERE–The Caregiver’s Voice new logo! Jessie Phillips incorporated your reasons and votes in her redesigns and we’re happy to share with you The Careg[...]
Family caregiver asks about memory care for Mom: I have been a caregiver for my mom for 5 years. I have health issues which concern me. My husband and I are looking for Memory Car[...]
Essential Alzheimer’s Education Guest post by Diane Walker, RN, MS Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease characterized by dementia, including changes in memory, thinking, and behavi[...]
