When you’re a careGIVER it’s natural to give, Give, GIVE. It feels uncomfortable to receive. Yet, the holidays are a time to receive in order to keep giving. Consider the pleasure you derive from giving. Share that opportunity with others who wish to give to you. Receive their gifts grac[...]
How to Manage Caregiver Burnout Guest article by KenCrest Compassionate caregivers devote their lives to doing right by others. Sometimes, an excessive amount of compassion can have severe consequences. With enough exposure to those living with challenges, caregivers can become fatigued and eventual[...]
Gingerbread houses! How the Koll family continued finding joy after Kathi's husband Don suffered a paralyzing stroke. Her approach is awe-inspiring and funny.[...]
If you plan to travel during the holidays, this article about (not) packing your luggage on the bed is an eye opener. Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever “I… thought of all the places my suitcase had been…. Its wheels have touched New York City and New Orleans sidewalks[...]
WAOWEEEE! A significant milestone in today’s ever-changing fast-paced world where things appear be permanent… until they’re not. The Caregiver’s Voice passed a major milestone last year when we celebrated our 20th Anniversary. This is a major fete for a small independently r[...]
It can be hard to grasp that our parents or aging loved ones are not who they used to be. We are forced to change the way we interact with and acknowledge them. While assuming a caregiving role, we must learn to convey a message that allows them to keep their dignity while continuing to do as much f[...]
"Drink water," they said; now we're consuming microplastics... plus excerpts on Medicare Annual Enrollment, Nursing Homes, and the case for Cursive Writing.[...]
Caregiver, how often do you receive an email that starts with “Hey,” “Hello,” or any other impersonal greeting followed by “I,” “I,” “me,” and “my.” Here at The Caregiver’s Voice, emails arrive daily with impersonal greeti[...]
There are three key sections to consider when drafting your living will or advance healthcare directive. This is one of four estate-planning documents for caregiving families.[...]
The river of life flows with memories of treasured moments. Help elder loved ones and those with memory loss to remember their past with the images in this short video.[...]
There are times we can learn unexpected lessons from the animal kingdom. An orange tabby cat with FIV and lymphoma taught me 5 Lessons of Caregiving.[...]
Article Excerpts on Loneliness and Health, Social Security Myths, Alzheimer's Stigma, Retailers that Make Shopping a Struggle for Family Caregivers[...]
