Guest post by Norm McNamara I am often asked, “What, in layman’s terms, is dementia?” I often answer it this way, especially at this time of year. If you can imagine a Christmas tree, absolutely dripping with lights that shine as bright as you have ever seen. Have you ever wondered of the beauty of [...]
The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old lady… She had just married for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and about her new husband’s occupation. “He’s a funeral director,R[...]
Tips from Clinicians across the Country for the Family Caregiver Guest post by Kate Jones, RN, MSN, CCM As the holidays shift into full gear, more than 65 million Americans (nearly one in three adults) will attempt to balance the bustling activities of the season while providing care for an elderly [...]
Why are there so few Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups for men in America? Guest Post by Eugene A. Conrad Is it okay for a husband to seek female companionship while his wife is confined to a nursing home? A question easily discussed in an all-male caregiver support group, but because of em[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Juanita Bradley! You are The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month Without the help of Juanita Bradley, PCA, from Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) of Manassas, Virginia my job would have been almost impossible. Juanita has been with us since November 5, 2010. During this very[...]
The Inner Home – My Solace in Times of Challenge Guest Post by Liza Johnson “Take me home,” was something I heard Mom say again and again throughout the latter part of my caregiving journey with her. Sometimes it was literal: Take me to the home I once occupied. But usually it was [...]
Guest post by Jessica Burns for DFGS Three years ago, Shauney Recke founded DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE (DFGS), an organization created to encourage drumming as an activity and as a form of exercise that strengthens cardio while enjoying the excitement of drumming. Exposed to music at a young age; Shaune[...]
The cute factor of this video tops the charts. Kinako, a slow loris, was born in Japan. She eats a rice ball. Kinako doesn’t know this, but she’s teaching us caregiving humans a few lessons– Take a small portion and be sure to savor each little bite. Chew a lot and feel the texture[...]
We revisit Alzheimer’s – the mercury connection in this article with new information about aluminum. Over the years, lone voices citing the harmful effects of mercury fillings and aluminum and their role in Alzheimer’s have been heard and ignored. Although, current research focuses[...]
Great kitchen ideas to make life easier. These FUN ideas should help make life in the kitchen a little easier for caregivers. I like the chilled wine idea. I also plan to try the crunchy taco shells idea to make food fun. In fact, this is a great idea for caregivers trying to interest care recipient[...]
Guest article by Ross Blair, CEO of Plan Prescriber The annual enrollment period for next year’s Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans ends Dec. 7. Whether you’re approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, you should take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to review coverage[...]
Guest post by Albert Medical Devices (now Melio Leg Bag) (AMD). AMD addresses incontinence and dementia and offers a dignified alternative for reducing accidents. English-language usage of this UK-based company left intact. (TCV Ed.) What Is Dementia? Dementia describes a range of symptoms including[...]
