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[...]
Eye Care America recently sent The Caregiver’s Voice an eMail informing us that September is Save Your Sight Month. With only a few more days remaining in September, we wanted to rush this information to our busy caregivers who may have heard of some of the eye-care myths below. Also, if the e[...]
The message of Your Legacy of Love: Realize the Gift in Goodbye became especially relevant to me last week after my nephew was in a freak accident that left him brain dead and on life support. English author, Gemini Adams, learned the lessons she shares in her book after her mother died when she (Ge[...]
What is an appropriate gift for an older person who has everything? Time is the the greatest gift we can give. Once gifted, it can never be returned.[...]
You never know when a family emergency will completely alter the rhythm of your day-to-day existence. Despite the daily onslaught of work, I was reminded of what remains important in my life–relationships with family and friends. Needs Heart Surgery Monday morning, I learn that my father-in-l[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice seeks nominations for TCV’s October Caregiver of the Month. The Caregiver’s Voice will be recognizing caregivers–the silent heroes who provide comfort and care to our loved ones. Millions of caregivers worldwide provide quality care for loved ones, but t[...]
Follow these three tips over Labor Day weekend and you’ll find your spirits uplifted by next week Tuesday morning. 1. Plan to spend some time with different family members or friends. You need a refreshing change of pace. If you care for a loved one at home try to get away for a several-hour r[...]
