Easing the transition from home to assisted living with a special dog Guest post by Lynette Wilson Juul Perhaps the most difficult part of my father-in-law’s (Ole Juul) recent move to an assisted living facility (ALF) was that he had to leave his beloved dog, Amber, behind. While his son and g[...]
Over the last two decades, we’ve grown more aware of dementia, causes, and symptoms. Yet, families’ lives are turned upside down when a well-intentioned doctor hastily diagnoses a loved one’s condition as dementia. Before we overview 15 diagnostic criteria used by medical professio[...]
Tips for working caregivers to find the balance Guest post by Pam Nelson, VP Genworth Historically, family members and friends have taken on the role of primary caregiver for loved ones in need of long-term care, often not thinking twice about the selfless act. But the rising cost of care and careg[...]
For many years, I review the year on New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Day, I set forth a map for the year. It may seem silly to some to do this just because the calendar is changing from December 31 to January 1. After all, these are arbitrary dates in the stream of life. Yet, I have found [...]
Medicare and the ACA Amid the ongoing rollout of the federal and state health insurance exchanges, it is important for seniors and caregivers alike to understand how Medicare fits with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is an important time to understand the changes to the Medicare plans, now that op[...]
A visit from St. Nicolas (Twas the Night before Christmas) by Clement Clarke Moore (1779-1863) Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be [...]
The Caregiver’s Voice Humor – 30 Cringeworthy Puns that will make you laugh and feel a little squeamish. Sometimes, we need to take a step back and laugh. Link no longer available to these 30 Cringeworthy Puns posted to StumbleUpon. When life gets a bit overwhelming, step back for a two-[...]
With all the things caregivers are responsible for there’s enough to worry about without having to deal with the pressures brought on by the anti-aging (beauty) industry. Can anti-aging products turn back the hands of time? Honestly, have you ever seen someone regress in age? Except when we fi[...]
Caregiver’s Guide – Safe at Home Video How can we ensure the safety of our loved ones at home? The Family Caregiver Alliance, with a grant from the Pat Summitt Foundation created a 19-minute video to help keep people with dementia healthy and safe at home. As dementia progresses — [...]
Caregiver Lynette Wilson Juul is inspiring the next generation of caregivers. Lynette Wilson Juul submitted a story for Finding the JOY in Caregiving, and it was so inspiring I asked if The Caregiver’s Voice could do a feature of her and her son, Peter. She replied, “I am greatly honored and t[...]
Five Unknown Facts about Hospice Care Guest article by Diana Pirez, RN There is great confusion about the care delivered by hospice providers. Many think hospice care means the patient is giving up the good fight or will die within a few days. But hospice care is not raising the white flag or resign[...]
StumbleUpon featured 21 Incredibly Important Diagrams to Help You get through Life and I was so impressed I saved them as a link on my desktop. But what good would they do for YOU on my desktop? For a FUN diversion, I am sharing them. Diagram Highlights: 29 ways to stay creative How to tie a scarf o[...]