ASK The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) My doctor always seems rushed. I feel he doesn’t fully understand my symptoms. How can I make sure he understands then takes time to ans[...]
After your holiday meal and while you’re packing leftovers, consider this FUN alternative to sealing a bag full of goodies. NO MORE TWIST TIES OR RUBBER BANDS. How to seal a [...]
Instead of sharing the Easter holiday with my husband’s family as we typically do, I asked David if we could stay at home to be near my father. He agreed. I felt a little sad[...]
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Dear Caregiver, You need a respite. Watch this 7 1/2 minute video and laugh while Mary Maxwell delivers the invocation at the 2009 Home Instead annual convention. “How can th[...]
36 Million with Dementia…an epidemic At the recent Alzheimer’s Disease International’s conference, reported number of people worldwide living with dementia has in[...]
With all the information available, why do caregivers still struggle to navigate the medical system? From the patients’ point of view– Why do communications break down [...]
My siblings and I have found an agreed-upon assisted living center for our 85-year old mother with mild dementia. She owns her modest home outright. She receives Social Security, w[...]
If YOU ARE or KNOW an understanding, empathic, comforting, kind, and funny caregiver who shows unconditional love, NOMINATE him/her or yourself. We’re not looking for saints! We kn[...]
In this edition of ASK The Caregiver’s Voice, we answer a media query for stories of caregivers who find happiness. The Caregiver’s Voice was pleased to receive a query[...]
CONGRATULATIONS to our FINALISTS for The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month! The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) is proud to recognize 2 of 4 finalists chosen by our sele[...]
Long before I’d ever heard the words Alzheimer’s, dementia, or caregiver…I set a goal to run a marathon. The year was 1993 when I committed to run a marathon as [...]
