Merry Christmas, five more days of Hanukkah, plus seven days of Kwanzaa, and a belated Winter Solstice! In two-and-a-half minutes you’ll be smiling after watching this incredible display of lights timed to the Carol of the Bells! Thank you, Eric Riddle for sharing this. [UPDATED June 2017: VID[...]
Holidays give us a good reason to get together with family and friends. If we observe carefully, we may notice changes in our parent’s behavior, in his/her housekeeping, and cognition. It was 15 years ago when my husband and I realized my father could no longer live alone safely. After trying [...]
Clearing misconceptions about Melatonin The public is still pretty much in the dark when it comes to melatonin. Some doctors have spread inaccurate information about this chemical our bodies produce while we’re in deep sleep. I’m not a doctor; yet, I feel the need to clarify these myths [...]
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[...]
