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[...]
Caregiver Mary Barrass writes an inspirational story of unconditional love. After she lost her husband and son, Mary felt such a deep void, she invited recently widowed Evelyn to live with her. She began referring to her new friend as “Mom.” My name is Mary. I am a friend of Donald and E[...]
Lately, it seems, we’ve been posting humor on Fridays. With your help, we’ll continue this tradition and help you laugh right into the weekend. CLICK ON the three video link titles below sent by The Caregiver’s Voice website visitors for you to enjoy. From Diane Cherbak in Colorado[...]
In addition to our Valentine’s-themed Caregiver of the Month of February, The Caregiver’s Voice is featuring several other family and professional caregivers as inspirational examples. Our next featured caregiver is family caregiver Paulette Gabourel, a finalist among the nominees for Ca[...]
Join Dr. Pete Weiss and guests BRENDA AVADIAN, MA and KATHY GURLAND, LCSW for a discussion about healthcare at the end of life – certainly, a controversial subject. This won’t be a discussion about “death panels.” We will talk about Why many people get way too much futile and[...]
In addition to our Valentine’s-themed Caregiver of the Month of February, The Caregiver’s Voice is featuring several other family and professional caregivers as inspirational examples. We start with Lisa DeMello, a caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.[...]
A couple of childhood sweethearts, who were married and lived in the same neighborhood they were raised in, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by visiting their old high school. They held hands as they found the desk they’d shared—the one on which he had carved “I love you, Dolores.[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Eugene Machlin for being recognized as The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of February! The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) is proud to announce ninety-year old Eugene Machlin as the Caregiver of the Month (CotM) of February because after all these years, he still unconditionally lov[...]
Two elderly men had been playing cards for decades. Over the years, they shared a variety of adventures– from camping to boating and even remodeling. During the last several years with their health declining, their activities were limited to playing cards a few times a week. One day, they were[...]
Two readers took time to write about how “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk though Alzheimer’s is helping them. Their letters are posted here with permission. Brenda Birdwell, Program Development Director, writes: Hello, Brenda. I wanted to send you a note about how [...]
