The Lewy Body Dementia Association has invited The Caregiver’s Voice to help recognize a Caregiver of the Month who best cares for one with Lewy Body Dementia. Lewy body dementia (LBD) affects an estimated 1.3 million individuals and their families in the United States. It is currently widely [...]
Amazing photos from the first half of 2012 Large or small, landscape or microscape, human or animal, these 49 photos will amaze, enthrall, inspire, and awe. Click on link below. Each features a label on the top Most Spine Tingling Photos – izismile.com Thank YOU, Mary Barrass for bringing this[...]
Katie Klink is a PhD student doing research on Young Onset Alzheimer’s impact on the family. Please read her letter below and help her to better educate healthcare providers. Share this with others who qualify. Someday, you may be the beneficiary of her research. TCV Ed. Hello, my name is Ka[...]
Guest post by Erin Palmer You may need a Home Aide When an aging loved one is no longer able to live independently, it is tempting to jump into the role of caregiver yourself. However, it is not a responsibility to be entered into lightly. You may want to consider the points in the post, To Be or No[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Jim Buckley. You are The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month. He has strength of spirit and gentleness of heart. He is a hero, better than Ironman. — Geriatric Care Professional It isn’t easy keeping a relationship alive (and growing) following a traumatic brain in[...]
Karen Shiffert created the Bed Sled™ to help make her job easier as primary caregiver for her 84-year old husband of 30-plus years. Don has been living with Parkinson’s disease since 1998. Caregivers Aide Care-Give-R-Lift is Shiffert’s product line of repositioning devices, which includes the [...]
If you could bring hope and JOY to a caregiver, would you? There are over 100,000,000 caregivers around the world caring for adults with cognitive impairment such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, etc. If, with a little effort, you were able to strengthen a caregiver, would you? Start with one step. N[...]
When used positively, language will uplift. How many times have you heard the following? No problem. Not really. How do you feel when you thank a server for excellent service and you hear, “No problem?” One of my pet peeves is when I hear, “No problem.” I say, “Thank you, tha[...]
Award-winning cinematographer and innovator in time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg delivers a TED talk that is deeply inspiring. View his breathtaking photography then listen to a child share wisdom beyond her years. Halfway into Schwartzberg’s 10-minute presentation listen carefully to[...]
Former caregiver, Carmen Scherubel was inspired by “I want to go home” to write about her mom’s search for home in a different time. Click above link to review article then scroll down to comments to read outspoken dementia advocate, Dr. Richard Taylor’s perspective on wantin[...]
Golf Brooks, a seemingly down-to-earth guy, shares his rendition of senior moments in this 3-minute video. Pay close attention at the 2.5 minute mark when he sings about mixing up his prescriptions. Click in the box below to start the video. If clicking in the box does not work, then click on Golf B[...]
Protect Your Loved Ones From Fake Pharmacy Sites and Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs Guest Post by Carmen A. Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh These days, buying prescription drugs from the Internet is easy, but finding a safe source for those medicines is not. The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers ear[...]
