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[...]
Bruce Williams envisions what the end will be like caring for Ann his wife who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's. Touching story by a husband. Sentimental. [...]
A Convenient, Effective, and Free Tool for Caregivers While caregivers enjoy benefits, including a deep sense of purpose in helping another human being who truly needs support, caregiving comes with some mighty highs and lows. To cope, it’s best to “self-medicate” with a pen, penci[...]
Caregiving - how we handle life's twists and turns - some may take us to the edge. Chanie Gorkin, a youthful sage, offers us two perspectives of living. Image: Poetry Nation[...]
Article excerpts - Surviving Caregiver Burnout with Awe, Caregiving Gratitude, Cognitive Bias, A Daughter's Song in Her Mom's Memory, and Saying the Right Thing During A Crisis.[...]
With more of us wanting to age at home, four authors offer tips to help us think about and prepare to safely manage activities of daily living and more.[...]
