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[...]
Conversations in Caregiving Webcast – Nov. 15 with Leeza Gibbons November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. More than 40 million Americans provide unpaid care for an elderly loved one, and over 15 million of them care for someone with Alzheimer’s d[...]
This is the final call for The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month of 2012. On December 1st the last Caregiver of the Month of will be recognized. NOMINATE TCV’s Caregiver of the Month of December 2012. Click on Nominate TCV’s Caregiver of the Month for easy guidelines. Since [...]
Breaking the Silence of Osteoporosis Guest Post by Judy Stenmark, CEO International Osteoporosis Foundation Meet Jeanie Joas. She’s an active woman in her 50s, who walks five miles at a time with weights, does yoga, spinning and recreational hiking, while supplementing all of these activities with a[...]
