Despite Dementia, Michael O’Brien Smiles Twenty-one years ago, when I became a full-time family caregiver for my father with dementia, few people talked openly about living with dementia. Most didn’t want to talk about it at all and their families usually spoke about it, quietly. We ofte[...]
What do you mean? Recently, I viewed a video excerpt of a former caregiver claiming that despite being comfortable with both online and offline research, she couldn’t find any information for caregivers. Really? Nothing? The Caregiver’s Voice REVIEW receives books with similar remarks in[...]
Aging in Place and Reconsidering Bathing A major challenge for caregivers, especially those caring for loved ones with dementia is bathing. Difficulties with bathing and toileting often force families to make the difficult decision to place a loved one. Yet, most of us, including our loved ones, wou[...]
Caregivers’ Use of Language Impacts Care Recipients Guest Article by Carole Mulliken A series of strokes landed Don in a very nice nursing home. His guardian sister who lived several states away, arranged that I attend and contribute to his care conferences in her place. One day I arrived to h[...]
The Challenge of Aging in Place with Dementia Guest article by Easy Climber Stair Lifts and Home Elevators Eighty-seven percent of U.S. seniors choose to age in place or remain in their own homes rather than relocating to a facility or community specializing in elder care. It is only natural that s[...]
Review of Emerald Brand Personal Paper Products If you’re ready for a change of personal paper products, consider these tree-free facial tissues and toilet paper rolls made by Emerald Brand. [6/3/2024 TCV Update of URL] I was shocked to see the car fill with floating lint particles after retrieving [...]
About 30% of older adults have established a formal long-term care plan. One part of the planning process is to identify and understand the risks when an elder decides to move. Even vigilant caregivers and family members are unlikely to be aware of the new and emerging hazards Mom and Dad face when [...]
Dementia is not choosy. It clings to the lives of diverse people, from the professional worker to the manual laborer, from the celebrity to the person living a private life. Such is the case for Georgia-based pharmacist, Robert Bowles, Jr. Schooled in pharmaceutical sciences, he owned and operated a[...]
Guest article by ALTCP Caregiving for a family member can be a double-edged sword, bringing families together or tearing them apart. On the one hand, children who are caregivers have the opportunity to say “goodbye” over a period of time to parents who live with dementia. Caregiving can bring famili[...]
Dementia is not a natural part of aging. It is a disease like cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. With clever animation by the makers of Wallace and Gromit, viewers see the damaging effects of dementia upon an orange. Why an orange? An orange is about five ounces — the difference in weight betwe[...]
8 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Level of Insanity as a CAREGIVER When you’re out to eat and the server asks what you’d like to drink, say, “Diet water, please.” (Look as natural as anyone would while ordering a diet soda.) In the memo section of your checks, write, “for marijuana.” (If you can) Skip do[...]
Guest article by Visiting Angels When someone you love has dementia, coordinating professional care is rarely easy. Your loved one may be nervous, uncomfortable, or even resentful of a non-family caregiver. As your loved one’s primary caregiver, it’s likely you’ll share some of these concerns.[...]
