Darlene Merkler’s The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers-Everything you need to know about caring for your parent is a regionally-originated compilation of articles useful for all caregivers. Nineteen experts provide information, resources, and examples to raise caregiver awareness of t[...]
If YOU ARE or KNOW an understanding, empathic, comforting, kind, and funny caregiver who shows unconditional love, send in a NOMINATION. We’re not looking for saints! We know that the challenges of caregiving can make our best intentions look, at times, like an angel without wings. We’re looking for[...]
A dignified green alternative to unnecessary clothing changes and laundering. Thank you to DinerWear™ in Novi, Michigan for gifting Cravaats™ (scarves or napkins) to two of The Caregiver’s Voice Caregivers of the Month–Barbara and Darlene. DinerWear™ even sent a couple samples to The Car[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is especially significant when caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s who can no longer communicate meaningfully. Brain impairing illnesses creates a greater challenge for caregivers than caring for those who still have cognitive abilities. The second part[...]
As caregivers, we communicate regularly with diverse personnel — doctors, lawyers, bankers, insurers, Medicare representatives, adult day care staff, nursing administrators, and more. Sometimes we wish the conversations went more smoothly. Need a good “comeback” while in a challeng[...]
CONGRATULATIONS to Darlene Eiland – The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of March! The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) is proud to recognize Darlene Eiland as TCV’s Caregiver of the Month (CotM) for her vow to continue caring for her husband despite her own health challenges. Although, we[...]
Since all of us will either BE a caregiver (if we’re not one currently) or NEED a caregiver, our lives will change for the better IF we realize that some of us will always provide care. Click on the bullet to read the previous article. caregiver stress and burnout are normal but not always necessary[...]
A joke from one of our readers. A fifty-something caregiver suffered a stroke and was immediately taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near-death experience. Seeing God she asked, “Is my time up?” God replied, “No,” and assured her,”You have thi[...]
Here is a SALES JOB OPPORTUNITY sent in by CareBuzz founder, Carol Marak. Company Name: Carebuzz Website: http://carebuzz.com [Updated 2/7/2018: Link broken] Job Description Carebuzz.com is one of the top local city blog sites (targeting over 100 U.S. cities) on senior care, the kind of blog site t[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is of particular concern while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Caring for a brain-impaired loved one who cannot converse meaningfully can become so stressful that many caregivers will not finish caregiving. Since all of us will either BE a caregiver (if we’re [...]
Albert does not recall his beloved Josie with whom he ran through the tall grassy meadows as a child. Fortunately, Josie still remembers. She visits Albert in the care home–gently helping him to remember if only for an instant until…for “Ten Glorious Seconds” he remembers. Pr[...]
What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again? What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from her childhood some sixty and seventy years ago? Dr. Linda Levine Madori demonstrates the application of The TTAP Method™ a[...]
