Guest Post by David Virden On average, caregivers devote 20 hours a week to caring for a loved one. Keeping love alive becomes a challenge. If you’re an unmarried caregiver for a parent with dementia, you may have noticed a slight downturn in your love life. Between that, a job, and kids, the last t[...]
This performance couldn’t happen today … nope, not with the stepped-up security since 9/11. And that’s what makes this all the more funny. Hold on tight for rib-cracking laughter! (TCV Ed.) Comedy juggler, Michael Davis, performs at the historic Ford’s Theater for the late Pr[...]
The number of people living with dementia in the UK is increasing as it is worldwide. In the U.S., we’ve witnessed a 35% increase in the last dozen years–from 4 million to 5.4 million. Steps are being taken in the UK to raise awareness of dementia. Hallmark Care Homes collated key statis[...]
Long-distance Caregiver in Ontario, Canada asks: How do I go about having my 93-year old aunt with dementia assessed? She does not want to leave her home. Yet, her neighbors (who referred us to you) have been assisting her with day to day living. My aunt has no family in the United States and lives [...]
Casting call for commercial for people with Alzheimer’s. Calling all Southern California and Arizona residents 65 and older who currently use a prescription medication patch for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. Compensation: $1,000 (Check on this to confirm when you call for more informatio[...]
Guest post by Lisa Peters-Beumer, MPH Assistant VP, Adult and Senior Services, Easter Seals A forgotten name, a burner left on, a lost destination, a missed birthday, a confused look, an unfamiliar reaction, an unstable gait …. Because changes–physical and cognitive declines–usually happ[...]
Humor by Maxine – Let’s put all seniors in prison Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies, and walks. They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs, etc. They would receive money instead of having to pay. They would have constant video [...]
After three years of recognizing one family or professional Caregiver of the Month, The Caregiver’s Voice will be launching a new program this spring. You will find this to be a fun, memorable, and inspiring feature program. Why are we waiting until spring? Because spring is a time of rebirth [...]
Now that we’ve entered the 13th b’ak’tun of the Maya Long Count Calendar and are only 4-plus days before the start of the New Year (Julian calendar), TAKE ONE STEP NOW toward a goal you didn’t yet achieve. C’mon, you say you didn’t make any resolutions at the beg[...]
Relieving the Burden on Caregivers with Medical Alerts Guest post by Shauna Barker If you have an aging parent or loved one, becoming a family caregiver may be closer than you think. According to a recent survey done by the National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with the AARP, 29% of the [...]
On this Christmas Eve, I wish you a 4–F Christmas and a 4-F NEW YEAR! May you HAVE a 1F) FUN CHRISTMAS sharing wonderful 2F) FOOD with caring 3F) FRIENDS and 4F) FAMILY. FUN with FAMILY and FRIENDS over good FOOD. Now, isn’t that what LIFE is about? Brenda Avadian, MA TheCaregiv[...]
Are you doing last-minute Christmas shopping? Unless you’re buying gifts for children (and some adults) who still believe in Santa Claus, my advice is DON’T! Commercialism is rampant. Marketers stay busy by finding ways to move YOUR MONEY into their clients’ hands. Capitalism is al[...]
