Concerned sister asks questions as she helps care for her sister-in-law, who shakes and is confused in the mornings while living with younger-onset Alzheimer's.[...]
Twenty-seven years ago, this month, my mother died of congestive heart failure. I thought my father was joking when he called me with the news on April Fools’ Day. Healthcare professionals observed dementia-like symptoms in my father three years after he became a widower. Married at age 40, he[...]
The Caregiver's Voice offers article excerpts for a COVID-19 world - anxiety's lessons, weird stress symptoms, anger, life lessons, and estate planning.[...]
Guest author for the National Notary Association offers caregivers for people with dementia tips on notarization of long-term care and financial documents.[...]
The Caregiver's Voice curated article excerpts include a guide for better relationships, being happier by saying "No", being self-aware, vitamin B-12 benefits, and tax benefits across your lifespan.[...]
Innovative caregiving solutions provide purposeful and engaging activities for people with dementia such as this Town Square in San Diego - PBS News Video[...]
Digital health and virtual care technologies make it easier for families to help loved ones take their prescribed medications. Tip: Explain the purpose of each.[...]
Article Excerpts - tips on caring for a person with dementia, turning adversaries into friends using The Ben Franklin Effect, and what's killing Americans.[...]
A touching film released in January 2020 about a widowed math professor in Spain seeking his first love from 50 years ago, before Alzheimer's makes him forget. A fun adventure unfolds with his 11-year old granddaughter.[...]
The Law – Naming Beneficiaries in Your Estate Plan California-based elder-law attorney, Cynthia Cox, recently explained the issues around CAPACITY vs COMPETENCE. She has been practicing elder law for almost 30 years and agreed to an interview with The Caregiver’s Voice. At the end of the inter[...]
