We’ve heard about caregiver dementia which strikes many at-home caregivers overwhelmed by caring for loved ones. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American G[...]
Just as we campaigned a few years ago to get a stamp recognizing Alzheimer’s disease, volunteers of the Caregiver Action Network (formerly, National Family Caregiver Associat[...]
Darlene Merkler’s The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers-Everything you need to know about caring for your parent is a regionally-originated compilation of articles us[...]
If YOU ARE or KNOW an understanding, empathic, comforting, kind, and funny caregiver who shows unconditional love, send in a NOMINATION. We’re not looking for saints! We know that [...]
A dignified green alternative to unnecessary clothing changes and laundering. Thank you to DinerWear™ in Novi, Michigan for gifting Cravaats™ (scarves or napkins) to two of The Car[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is especially significant when caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s who can no longer communicate meaningfully. Brain impairing illnes[...]
As caregivers, we communicate regularly with diverse personnel — doctors, lawyers, bankers, insurers, Medicare representatives, adult day care staff, nursing administrators, [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to Darlene Eiland – The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of March! The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) is proud to recognize Darlene Eiland as TCV’s Care[...]
Since all of us will either BE a caregiver (if we’re not one currently) or NEED a caregiver, our lives will change for the better IF we realize that some of us will always provide [...]
A joke from one of our readers. A fifty-something caregiver suffered a stroke and was immediately taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near-death experienc[...]
Here is a SALES JOB OPPORTUNITY sent in by CareBuzz founder, Carol Marak. Company Name: Carebuzz Website: http://carebuzz.com [Updated 2/7/2018: Link broken] Job Description Careb[...]
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 be[...]
