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 [...]
Actress and poet Judy Prescott draws her family together in this powerful tribute of artistry to her mom, Cecy. Searching for Cecy: Reflections on Alzheimer’s features twenty-nine of Judy’s poems carefully paired with photos of multi-media artwork from her family, including nieces, cousins, and in-l[...]
Much is being written and said about Doctor / Patient Communications. There are good reasons for this. Doctors are given larger caseloads, which means less time for each patient. Patients feel rushed and believe doctors don’t care. Although, we can’t change the current state of medical care, we can [...]
Guest Article by Monica Heltemes, OTR “That’s enough of this,” my client, Mary Ann, told me when we try to work on one of the 100-piece jigsaw puzzles that she has enjoyed doing for many years. Puzzles provide cognitive stimulation, and they are good for Mary Ann to keep active. However, her memory [...]
Guest article by David Watts Even in an era where you can check your email before getting out bed, the majority of medical establishments (doctor’s offices, hospitals, insurance companies) still use paper records to keep information about their patients. An electronic medical record (EMR) is a[...]
