Caregiver Blog

Part II of this two-part article looks at the diagnosis, what I learned, checking insurance coverage, and testing your own emergency response system.[...]

Last month, I had what I thought was a vision-related medical emergency. I panicked and then I began to act.[...]

Caregiver excerpts focus on dementia—pre-diabetes risk, inspirational videos, activities for people with dementia, anticipatory grief, and scams.[...]

Caregiver, if you don't take care of yourself, who will? You work hard, now it's time for a change of pace—you choose, what will re-energize you.[...]

Reach beyond your caregiving boundaries and you too may be gifted as I was in Italy with Caregiver Mauretta B. and the Alzheimer's Secretary General, Mario P.[...]

Dr. Ashkan Vaziri, Founder and CEO shares news that BioSensics developed a digital solution for older adults and caregivers with a $3,000,000 NIH grant.[...]

For National Family Caregivers Month we celebrate with four article excerpts to help caregivers navigate healthcare, times of crisis, hydration, and intimacy.[...]

Instead of letting caregiving responsibilities wear you down, a change-of-pace can help you get more energy by having something new to look forward to.[...]

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects millions of people during the shorter days of fall and winter who natural sunlight or full-spectrum lighting.[...]

Three article excerpts about dementia for World Alzheimer's Month; plus, Elder Trauma, Benefits of Drinking Coffee, and Excess Weight May Actually be Good.[...]

A touching video from Japan—"Mistaken Orders", a heartfelt song about young-onset dementia, a new documentary trailer, plus caregiver communication tips.[...]

Pause to ponder these inspiring words by John Pavlovitz on the day [you] die—humbling to realize; yet, words that encourage us to really live.[...]