She cradled me and marveled at me. She sang to me, held my hand and comforted me. She cleaned up my spills and forgave me for everything. She made my Christmas stocking. She smocke[...]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. With women (wives, daughters, daughter-in-laws) being the majority of caregivers, The Caregiver’s Voice shares A Toast to Women*[...]
Ask TCV: How do I safely dispose of my expired prescription medications? TCV Answers: In a nationwide program, you can safely dispose of expired medications or those you no longer [...]
ASK The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) My doctor always seems rushed. I feel he doesn’t fully understand my symptoms. How can I make sure he understands then takes time to ans[...]
After your holiday meal and while you’re packing leftovers, consider this FUN alternative to sealing a bag full of goodies. NO MORE TWIST TIES OR RUBBER BANDS. How to seal a [...]
Instead of sharing the Easter holiday with my husband’s family as we typically do, I asked David if we could stay at home to be near my father. He agreed. I felt a little sad[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice Monthly Newsletter SIGN-UP NOW! Family and Professional caregivers who SIGN UP for The Caregiver’s Voice Monthly Newsletter between April 1st and [...]
Dear Caregiver, You need a respite. Watch this 7 1/2 minute video and laugh while Mary Maxwell delivers the invocation at the 2009 Home Instead annual convention. “How can th[...]
36 Million with Dementia…an epidemic At the recent Alzheimer’s Disease International’s conference, reported number of people worldwide living with dementia has in[...]
With all the information available, why do caregivers still struggle to navigate the medical system? From the patients’ point of view– Why do communications break down [...]
My siblings and I have found an agreed-upon assisted living center for our 85-year old mother with mild dementia. She owns her modest home outright. She receives Social Security, w[...]
If YOU ARE or KNOW an understanding, empathic, comforting, kind, and funny caregiver who shows unconditional love, NOMINATE him/her or yourself. We’re not looking for saints! We kn[...]
