Watch these two short Alzheimer’s videos in commemoration of Dementia Awareness Day and World Alzheimer’s Day. What is Alzheimer’s disease? How does the disease move through the brains of our loved ones, altering their very essence? Watch as David Hyde Pierce, Alzheimer’s spo[...]
Updated January 2021 + July 9, 2014 Ask TCV: How do I write a book to help others learn from my caregiving experiences? How do I get it published? (These questions consolidate caregivers’ questions sent to The Caregiver’s Voice. TCV Ed.) TCV: Your commitment as a caregiver will help you [...]
Katie Tyson is a young lady dedicated to the study of neuroscience. One day, she may be the researcher who makes the breakthrough discovery that raises the quality of life and HOPE for all diagnosed with dementia. The daughter of our long-time friends, Katie has agreed to walk with a team during the[...]
Alzheimer’s Caregiving Webinar Featuring Emmy-winning TV personality and Alzheimer’s advocate Leeza Gibbons and other Alzheimer’s disease experts, there will be a free webinar on Tuesday September 20, 2011. Americans fear an Alzheimer’s diagnosis second only to cancer. Unfortunately, Alzheimer[...]
Fifteen years ago this month, my husband and I were visiting my father in Wisconsin with the idea of placing him in an assisted living community to better help him live with dementia. We called him Mardig (Armenian for Martin). As days passed, we grew overwhelmed trying to make sense of years of dis[...]
My dad, Henry Kolodziej, cares for my mom. In September, 2010, my mom had surgery related to post-stroke complications. The surgery was intended to prevent risk of a future stroke by destroying an aneurysm in her belly. Tragically, there was a poor surgical outcome, and while the procedure destroyed[...]
Dear Caregiver, You have one more opportunity, before the start of the fall, to do something special for YOU this holiday weekend. Read the encore publication of 3 Tips for Caregivers over Labor Day Weekend. WRITE TO US! Share your story and photos! We’ll post a few to encourage other caregiv[...]
When I wander don’t tell me to come and sit down. Wander with me. It may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet. Or maybe I just need to stretch my legs. When I call for my mother (even though I’m ninety!) don’t tell me she has died. Reassure me, cuddle me, ask me about h[...]
Let’s say the person you are approaching is in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s. S/He has lost the ability to make sense of the world as easily as before the disease took over. When approaching, make sure you learn what’s on his/her mind. You can’t just bounce into the room, g[...]
How will YOU be remembered? Martin Avadian was born, August 22, 1910 in a major Armenian-occupied town called Van (in Turkey). He lived there with his parents until the start of the Armenian Genocide (April 24, 1915), where his father was called to help the Turks. As a proud Armenian, my grandfather[...]
I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history when you die. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger. There is great n[...]
