One afternoon, during a tour of an assisted living community, where I was scheduled to speak later that evening, my host invited me to the activity room. She suggested I watch how the residents were engaged in activities, while she excused herself to assist a resident. I saw men and women occupied, [...]
The Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act draws attention to greater NIH funding directed to Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association makes it easy for you to have YOUR VOICE HEARD by clicking on then completing the easy-to-use form at: Ask your Representative to Cosponsor the AlzheimerR[...]
My eighty-two-year-old grandmother had Alzheimer’s. Most often she would refer to my Mama as He. I had gone over to Mama’s house to help out with Grandmother. While helping Grandmother, Mama and I were discussing Father’s Day. Without her hearing aids, Grandmother was hard-of-hearing and was feeling[...]
Guest article by Caroline McGraw I love the first line of The Caregiver’s Voice mission statement: to illuminate the caregiving journey. There’s an oft-neglected truth implicit in this beautiful language, and it’s this: The caregiving journey requires illumination because it leads [...]
Help start the 28th Amendment – the Congressional Reform Act of 2011 (There’s been a resurgence among America’s citizens calling for greater equality between members of Congress and those they serve. Before taking action, READ UNTIL THE END. TCV ed.) 1. Term Limits Terms are limite[...]
Death for Beginners: Your No-Nonsense, Money-Saving Guide to Planning for the Inevitable is a practical book on a difficult subject. It is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one. The book is divided into eight chapters, covering a range of topics. Examples include: Why [...]
Nominations are due the 15th of June for Caregiver of the Month (CotM) of July. Our theme for July: Finding the JOY in Caregiving. Also, our guidelines for Submit Your JOYFUL Caregiving Story! may help you write your Nomination for TCV’s Caregiver of the Month. Be sure to follow the CotM instr[...]
Anthony Cirillo, Healthcare Marketing Strategist, has extended until June 20th a brief survey to determine interest in a smartphone app for caregivers. He invites all caregivers to complete the Caregiving App Survey. I completed it and encourage you to do the same. Brenda Avadian, MA Editor, The Car[...]
A bittersweet yet inspirational love story sensitively illustrated about Danny and Annie’s unabiding love until the end. Brenda Avadian, MA Danny Perasa and his wife, Annie, came to StoryCorps to recount their twenty-seven-year romance. As they remember their[...]
This Sunday marks the five-month anniversary of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), signed into law by the President on Jan. 4, 2011. Upon its signing, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius stated that NAPA calls for an “aggressive and coordinated n[...]
Maureen has worked as the Daytrip program director for the Johnson Adult Day Program (JADP) in Denver, Colorado for more than twelve years and has touched hundreds of lives as a result. She is a professional caregiver who truly goes above and beyond. Her dedication is unmatched. Twelve years at one [...]
IF YOU KNOW a comforting, kind, and FUNNY caregiver, NOMINATE him or her. IF YOU ARE one, nominate yourself. Self-nominations and nominations of professional or family caregivers are being invited for The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month of July. We are not looking for saints! We are l[...]
