TCV’s Family Caregivers of the Month

01 Nov 2011

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by Brenda Avadian, MA

This month, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month (2011 Theme: Identifying Family Caregivers) and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and Thanksgiving in the U.S. It is only fitting that The Caregiver’s Voice recognizes once more and gives thanks to our Family Caregivers of the Month during the past year.

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	TCV’s Caregiver of November – Carol Wright Our first family caregiver of the month brings JOY to her mom in endlessly diverse ways.
	TCV’s Caregiver of December – Barbara Gaughen-Muller An inspirational love story of making one’s last years happy ones despite the enormity of caregiving
	TCV’s Caregiver of February – Eugene Machlin A real Valentine’s story of a 90-year-old husband who unconditionally loves and cares for his wife with stroke
	TCV’s Caregiver of March – Darlene Eiland Incredible sacrifice and giving of herself to her husband despite her own health challenges
	TCV’s Caregiver of May – Nitin Samtani TCV’s youngest caregiver of the month cares for his mom with compassion and commitment.
	TCV’s Caregiver of July – Ross Campbell Lovingly accepts his role as a caregiver for his wife Rosemary after caring for his first wife, Pat.
	TCV’s Caregiver of August – Mary Doolan Starts each and every day with a prayer on her lips and kindness in her heart while lovingly tending to her husband’s needs even when he doesn’t recognize her.
	TCV’s Caregiver of September – Henry Kolodziej At 84, Henry has taken on caregiving with extraordinary dedication for his wife of 51 years who survived a stroke.

In April of this year, we featured two finalists. Click on TCV’s Caregiver of the Month of April for Nathan & Julie Steen and Patricia Krueger.

Next month The Caregiver’s Voice will feature our Professional Caregivers of the Month.

Brenda Avadian, MA
Alzheimer’s / Dementia Caregiver, Expert Spokesperson, Coach, and Author
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About the Author

Brenda Avadian, MA, serves as President of The Caregiver's Voice. While caring for her (late) father with Alzheimer's disease, she founded The Caregiver's Voice to bring fresh voices and much-needed information to family caregivers and professionals. An author of nine books, including two bestsellers, she writes 100 articles, yearly and serves as a national spokesperson for caregivers for people with dementia.

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