As a caregiver of an older adult, it is often up to you to manage multiple medicines, get test results, and drive to doctor appointments. People ages 60 and older use more prescrip[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice recognizes ONE CAREGIVER every month who, despite the challenges, provides the kind of care we would want to receive. Are YOU or do YOU KNOW a Family or[...]
I live next door to my parents and have seen how my mom has lovingly cared for my dad who has had Alzheimer’s for the last eight years. She will be the first to admit she is [...]
Carol Peters-Tanksley, MD, interviews Brenda Avadian, MA, of TheCaregiversVoice.com. Brenda tells stories of how she finds the JOY and even LAUGHS through the tears while caring fo[...]
Hope and Joy for Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s / dementia Brenda Avadian, MA will be Dr. Carol Peters’ guest during the second hour of The Dr. Carol Show [TCV [...]
Ralph J. Kiernan, PhD presented a webinar on Cognistat–a more customized cognitive assessment. The seminar, offered through the American Society on Aging, was enlightening co[...]
This could happen to any of us… “$5.37!” is what the kid behind the counter at McDonald’s told me. I dug into my pocket and pulled out some lint and two dim[...]
In Alzheimer’s research – triple-edged sword, the question was raised: What is Alzheimer’s, really? New Alzheimer’s Guidelines The National Institute on Aging (NIA) of [...]
We must proceed with caution when celebrating the progress of Alzheimer's research. This article explores three sharp edges; e.g., Is it dementia or something else?[...]
America’s elders are leading carriers of AIDS! HEARING AIDS BAND AIDS ROL-AIDS WALKING AIDS MEDICAL AIDS GOVERNMENT AIDS MOST OF ALL, FINANCIAL AID TO THEIR OFFSPRING! [...]
Cancer treatments for are known to be hard on the body and especially hard on the mind. Recently, significant attention has been paid to a medical condition called chemo brain, and[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month (CotM) nominations are due midnight Pacific time this Friday, July 15th. Family and professional caregivers eligible. Self-nomina[...]
