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. [...]
Husband to keep looking for a room to share with his wife. Family Caregiver, Sally in San Antonio, Texas, updates The Caregiver’s Voice (edited). (First, read Spouse with dementia can’t share room in assisted living with well-spouse.) UPDATE: Sally: Thank you for your prompt reply. We had the [...]
Spouse with dementia can’t share room in assisted living with well-spouse. Family Caregiver, Sally in San Antonio, Texas, writes to Ask the Caregiver’s Voice (edited). Sally: My dad, age 89, has been caring for his wife of many years. During the past two years, he’s been caring for her w[...]
Thirty years ago, Ross Campbell’s wife, Pat, had cancer. She was diagnosed with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Pat’s mental and physical functioning deteriorated slowly over the next twenty-five years. She lost her hand-eye coordination, and her ability to walk and think. Her pe[...]
Medicare has launched a new preventive care campaign that includes improved resources for caregivers. Washington, D.C., June 30, 2011 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a nationwide public outreach campaign – including a letter to doctors and a new public service a[...]
…One Step at a Time There are 53 million “informal” caregivers in this country. These caregivers are not paid or considered professionals. Rather, they are extraordinary individuals who care for people in their lives and help with a variety of needs every day. You and I are perfect[...]
