I live next door to my parents and have seen how my mom has lovingly cared for my dad who has had Alzheimer’s for the last eight years. She will be the first to admit she is not perfect and has more than her fair share of “moments;” but every day is a new day. Mary is an angel who [...]
Carol Peters-Tanksley, MD, interviews Brenda Avadian, MA, of TheCaregiversVoice.com. Brenda tells stories of how she finds the JOY and even LAUGHS through the tears while caring for her father Alzheimer’s disease. She offers three important tips. Finding JOY through the Tears It was my pleasure to b[...]
Hope and Joy for Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s / dementia Brenda Avadian, MA will be Dr. Carol Peters’ guest during the second hour of The Dr. Carol Show [TCV Update 5/1/2022 now Dr Carol Ministries Podcast] tomorrow, Wednesday, 27 July 2011. Busy schedule? Tune in for 35 minute[...]
Ralph J. Kiernan, PhD presented a webinar on Cognistat–a more customized cognitive assessment. The seminar, offered through the American Society on Aging, was enlightening considering the major role the Mini-Mental State Exam still plays. I invited Dr. Kiernan to write an article for TheCaregi[...]
This could happen to any of us… “$5.37!” is what the kid behind the counter at McDonald’s told me. I dug into my pocket and pulled out some lint and two dimes and something that used to be a Lifesaver. Having already handed the kid a five-spot, I started to head back out to t[...]
In Alzheimer’s research – triple-edged sword, the question was raised: What is Alzheimer’s, really? New Alzheimer’s Guidelines The National Institute on Aging (NIA) of the National Institutes on Health (NIH) and the Alzheimer’s Association published four articles collectively title[...]
We must proceed with caution when celebrating the progress of Alzheimer's research. This article explores three sharp edges; e.g., Is it dementia or something else?[...]
America’s elders are leading carriers of AIDS! HEARING AIDS BAND AIDS ROL-AIDS WALKING AIDS MEDICAL AIDS GOVERNMENT AIDS MOST OF ALL, FINANCIAL AID TO THEIR OFFSPRING! And don’t forget HIV! (Hair is Vanishing) BONUS: Life is like a hot bath The more you stay in it The wrink[...]
Cancer treatments for are known to be hard on the body and especially hard on the mind. Recently, significant attention has been paid to a medical condition called chemo brain, and its effects on the survivor and caregiver. What is Chemo Brain? Chemo brain [Link updated 9/7/2017] is the term used to[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month (CotM) nominations are due midnight Pacific time this Friday, July 15th. Family and professional caregivers eligible. Self-nominations welcome. For guidelines, visit Nominate TCV’s Caregiver of the Month of August.[...]
Last month, I wrote to my congressional representative re: the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act. What a pleasure to know our voices are being heard. The following is Congressman “Buck” McKeon’s reply. Brenda Avadian, MA July 6, 2011 Ms. Brenda Avadian PO Box 589 Pearblossom, CA 9[...]
We’ll be checking into a Holiday Inn! With the average cost of nursing home care at $200 per day, there is a better way! When we get old and too feeble, We’re moving into the Holiday Inn. For a combined long-term stay and senior discount, it’s about $85 per night. Breakfast is included. [...]
