The World Health Organization released this short video in celebration of World Health Day with a focus on healthy aging — “adding life to years.” “For the first time in human history, the world will soon have more older people than children. The human race is ageing and we a[...]
What happened to exercising, eating right, and taking good care of ourselves in order to age gracefully and healthfully without all these external pressures propagated by producers?[...]
Click on the link or image for a one-page fact sheet on ten signs to look for that an elder may need assistance. 10 Warning Signs The Eldercare Locator helps locate resources for older adults across the United States. This free national service funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging also offers [...]
My mother died on April Fool’s Day in 1993. She was only 72. I was still in my early 30s — too young and shortchanged from a mother’s lifetime of wisdom. My arrival into this world was a disappointment. Although, I arrived with all my fingers and toes, she had her heart set on anot[...]
Long-Distance Caregiver Asks What can I do as a long-distance caregiver when my mom won’t bathe and my dad won’t persuade her? Also, how do I deal with my anger in these situations? [The full text of this long-distance caregiver’s question is posted at end. As one of an estimated 7-million Ame[...]
Jeana Potthoff and Rich Roman wrote a song entitled Hiding from the Rain. We hope the song will touch people’s hearts and move them to support organizations working on a cure and providing services to the caregivers. — Rich Roman Rich made the song into a video. Rich’s and Jeana̵[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Joan Gershman for being recognized as The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month of May! Joan hosts a website designed exclusively for spouses of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s, because she notes at the top of her homepage, “Our issues are unique.” Ind[...]
Why do we continue visiting a nursing home, adult day care, residential care home, assisted living community, or even a family, after a loved one is gone? For many reasons … Because other families and the staff become a part of our family. To celebrate milestones. To have fun. To be inspired.[...]
2 CAREGIVER REMINDERS – this Sunday, April 29th and May 10th 1. VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP for CAREGIVERS JOIN US (Jay Kraker of Empowered Caregiver Network and me) this Sunday, April 29th at 4pmET/3pmCT/1pmPT for a virtual support group for caregivers. For more information about this 60 – 75[...]
We borrow our title for Carolyn Knight’s guest post from Shakespeare. Knight addresses whether or not we have what it takes to be a family caregiver. TCV Ed. If a member of your family is unable to live independently due to advancing dementia or Alzheimer’s, you might consider whether or[...]
Hearing loss is a public health issue. Can you imagine living in a world where you can’t hear music? Can you imagine not being able to hear the dialogue of your favorite movie? Hearing loss is a problem shared by many of all ages, but did you know that hearing loss is becoming a leading disability a[...]
Is there a caregiver in your life who is providing the kind of care that deserves recognition? Is there an Alzheimer’s Whisperer amidst your staff? The Caregiver’s Voice is inviting nominations for the Caregiver of the Month of June. Sheri Zschocher was surprised when she earned recognit[...]
