Muffled Hearing Ethel and Mabel are eating breakfast in a restaurant one morning when Ethel notices something funny about Mabel’s ear. She leans forward for a closer look then sits back in amazement. “Mabel, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?” “Whah[...]
Hospice Tails: The Animal Companions who Journey with Hospice Patients and their Families by Debra L. Stang is a short easy-to-read book of 14 stories about hospice patients and their beloved furry and even scaly animals. Debra will be available tomorrow to answer your questions. We will host her on[...]
Never say “NEVER” again, while caregiving through the holidays! JOIN US for a delightful discussion of how to ENJOY yourself during the upcoming holidays. Impossible? POSSIBLE! This Thursday, you’ll learn how Brenda Avadian got through the holidays while caring for her father who l[...]
Sometimes, it’s how we look upon the details of our lives that makes the BIGGEST difference. You may not believe this while carrying the world’s burdens upon your shoulders, but YOU HAVE THE POWER to define your own reality. If you are being unbearably challenged by caregiving, the follo[...]
How do you keep going when life gets you down? Wishing for an easy life is not the answer. Imagine if LIFE were truly easy. You’d get up in the morning when you wanted. After awhile, you’d be getting up so late, you’d miss lunch! You’d move seamlessly from one activity to ano[...]
Making sound financial decisions for another person can be very overwhelming for even the savviest caregiver, particularly when it comes to health care. And, while selecting the right Medicare plan for your loved one is critical during this year’s annual enrollment, it’s only the first step, as out-[...]
An elderly man lay dying in his bed when the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies filled his nostrils. Gathering his remaining strength, he lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the bedroom, and with even greater effort forced himself down the s[...]
This month, we celebrate the GIFTS of professional caregivers. When family caregivers are at the end of their rope, a professional caregiver can make all the difference! This month, in the gift-giving spirit of the holiday season, we recognize once again the gifts of three Professional Caregivers o[...]
The Living Well with Dementia Handbook is a 24-page booklet created in the UK that allows you to include your or your loved one’s important information across five easy-to-complete sections. (Can be adapted for use in the U.S. and other countries.) Unlike The Caregiver’s Voice reviews th[...]
Edith, a little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor and says, “Bert, please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.” Bert asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” Edith says, “Accor[...]
It’s back! The Caregiver’s Voice relaunches the popular Caregiver of the Month Recognition program. Each month, The Caregiver’s Voice recognizes ONE CAREGIVER who, despite the challenges, provides the kind of care we want to receive. NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for our Janua[...]
How to be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers, by Toni Bernhard, describes the author’s own journey from living in good health to living with a chronic illness. Her candid and emotional descriptions make it easy for the reader to connect with her experiences [...]
