Caregivers, when you clear out your loved one’s belongings, be careful what you donate to a charitable organization. The Toy Gun that Took My Nephew’s Life On September 13th while working at one of the major organizations that accepts donated items, my twenty-year old nephew picked up a [...]
Life moves quickly and we at The Caregiver’s Voice feel the need to pause to share five updates. 1. Radio Show: Can I Survive as a Caregiver? Can I Find some JOY? Can I Survive as a Caregiver? Is it Too Much to Ask for a Sprinkle of JOY? – Radio Show Listen to archived recording. Click on titl[...]
There are moments in all caregivers’ lives when we wonder, “Can I survive as a caregiver?” And if we manage to survive, some may ask: “Is it too much to ask for a Sprinkle of Joy?” While caring for my father with Alzheimer’s, my husband and I realized we had a ch[...]
Over 40,000 of Caring.com’s members care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. To help them and you, Caring.com recently launched a customizable free resource that provides stage-relevant information, community support, and expert guidance. Caring.com invited The Caregiver’s Voice to r[...]
Dementia numbers from the Alzheimer’s Disease International’s report– The worldwide costs of dementia will exceed 1% of the global GDP in 2010, at US$604 billion. If dementia care were a COUNTRY, it would be the world’s 18th largest economy. If it were a COMPANY, it would be [...]
After our recent response to: Ask the Caregiver’s Voice – What can I do about my abusive dad? a Canadian caregiver writes (edited): I am a sixty-year old with heart disease. I was caring for my ninety-year old father in his own home. I have three sisters who gave me little help. I moved three [...]
The Caregiver’s Voice seeks nominations for TCV’s November Caregiver of the Month. The Caregiver’s Voice recognizes caregivers–the silent heroes who provide comfort and care to our loved ones. Millions of caregivers worldwide provide quality care for loved ones, but their fac[...]
What can I do about my abusive dad? Inquiry (edited): My dad has been diagnosed with Pick’s and Parkinson’s disease, which affects his speech and movement. My mother is in the early stages of dementia with a shaky hand also caused by Parkinson’s. My parents live by themselves in New York and a[...]
Lewy body dementia strikes 1.3 million Americans and is unknown to most primary care physicians, according to a recent report by the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Nearly 80% of people with Lewy body dementia (LBD) received a diagnosis for a different cognitive, movement, or psychiatric disorder be[...]
Congratulations, June “Zoe” Kelly for being named The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month. Zoe Kelly is The Caregiver’s Voice first Caregiver of the Month based on her dedication, sincerity, and excellence as a caregiver. Zoe was hired by the Home Care Assistance office[...]
Recently, The Caregivers Voice (TCV) had the opportunity to interview Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD about the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study’s (ADCS) emphasis on early detection. TCV: How much do the stresses of coping in today’s world (for example, hundreds or thousands of times mo[...]
This Sunday, October 3rd, from 2 – 4 pm, I will join selected authors of IWOSC–click on image to left for more information–to read from our respective books. I will be reading excerpts from “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk through Alzheimer’s. If you’re in the area, IR[...]
