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[...]
How to Make Holiday Season Brighter for Visually Impaired Relative Guest post by Jesse Mermell With the number of seniors with low vision expected to double by 2030 as more and more baby boomers begin experiencing sight issues related to glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and macular degenera[...]
Guest post by Patricia Moore for Lowe’s Accessibility in a home–both indoors and out–helps people maintain independence while ensuring safety and security. Simple changes and upgrades to a home can help loved ones stay longer in their homes. Indoor flooring options Flooring can help wit[...]
It’s nice during the holidays to have someone be genuinely sorry for being short-tempered. ENJOY (TCV Ed.) Hi Sweetheart, I am sorry about getting into an argument about putting up the Christmas lights. I guess that sometimes I feel like you are pushing me too hard when you want something.[...]
Once in our lifetimes, we will experience 12-12-12 or December 12, 2012. Last year, when we experienced 11-11-11, people wondered what we could on that day. Here we are again. We’ll not be able to do this next year…there is no 13th month to celebrate 13-13-13. So, where ever you are and [...]
