# The Caregivers Voice

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Caregiver Tips, Humor, and Inspiration | Caregiving for people with dementia | Alzheimer's

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## Posts

- [Overcoming the Challenges of Aging in Place with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/overcoming-the-challenges-of-aging-in-place-with-dementia/): Tips for Aging in Place plus Myths and Good News about Dementia - includes Infographic Link of 31 Tips to Prepare your home room-by-room for safety.
- [A Newlywed with Dementia? What's A Caregiver to Do?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/a-newlywed-with-dementia-whats-a-caregiver-to-do/): Suffolk-based 32-year old Becky Barletta needs 'round the clock care at her parents' home while her husband works and visits on weekends.
- [Want the Best Advice? Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/want-the-best-advice-talk-to-someone-with-alzheimers/): Guest author, Tori Tellem learns five life lessons from people with dementia (including her late grandmother) and she now blazes a unique caregiving trail.
- [Supplemental LTC Benefits in Medicare Advantage Plans](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/supplemental-ltc-benefits-in-medicare-advantage-plans/): Medicare Advantage insurance carriers incorporate supplemental long-term care benefits (e.g., adult day services, in-home care, home safety) so people can live at home.
- [Declutter & Caregiving Titles—Our Clearance is Your Gain!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/declutter-and-caregiving-titles-print-inventory-clearance/): The Caregiver's Voice and STUFFology 101 are clearing out all PRINT editions of our four book titles on decluttering and caregiving for people with dementia.
- [Fortune Magazine's Advice—Live in the Question](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/fortune-magazines-advice-on-my-birthday-live-in-the-question/): A follow-up to January's article re: taking time off for self-care with important discoveries and the meaning of living in the question.
- [One Way to Connect with a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/ways-to-connect-when-a-loved-one-has-alzheimers/): My father with Alzheimer's discovered how to communicate when words no longer worked. After I, his caregiver, learned how, we enjoyed more of our time together.
- [One with Dementia begs, "Please don't ..."](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/one-with-dementia-begs-please-dont/): Dementia advocate and author, Norm Mc Namara begs, "Please don't mock me, stare at me, ignore me." Includes Tips for Caregivers
- [Give the Gift of Positive Language](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/give-the-gift-of-positive-language/): Instead of speaking in the negative, which we do thanks to our language, let us learn the steps to talk about what we want by using positive-inclusive language.
- [Loving Connections between People with Dementia and Animated Pets](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/loving-connections-people-with-dementia-and-animated-pets/): Maria Wellisch RN, LNFA, VP of Corporate Education at mmLearn.org, talks about Activities for Those with Dementia - Breathing Pets or animated stuffed animals
- [Reflections - 50 years ago](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/reflections-50-years-ago/): Imagine looking in the mirror today and seeing yourself 50 years ago. Tom Hussey not only imagined, he put together these images of elders and their 50-year-ago selves.
- [Excerpts: Cognitive Decline, Dementia Details, Technology](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-cognitive-decline-dementia-details-technology/): Mobile app for caregivers and their loved ones. Understanding dementia. Cognitive decline: Low calcium and magnesium. Sacrifice essentials for medications.
- [How Telehealth Will Make Caregivers' Lives Easier](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-telehealth-will-make-caregivers-lives-easier/): Telehealth to play a greater role in family caregivers' lives as emerging technologies facilitate communications, caregiver support, healthcare, and more.
- [CPR - New guidelines](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/cpr-continuous-chest-compression-video/): The new CPR is easier to do and people will be more likely to save a life with Continuous Chest Compression.
- [Life Lessons, Anxiety, Weird Stress Symptoms, Estate Planning](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/life-lessons-anxiety-weird-stress-symptoms-estate-planning/): The Caregiver's Voice offers article excerpts for a COVID-19 world - anxiety's lessons, weird stress symptoms, anger, life lessons, and estate planning.
- [Curated Articles for Caregiver Self-Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-self-care-article-excerpts/): How we care for ourselves impacts how we care for others. Four article excerpts help us take better care of ourselves while the fifth helps us plan for our future.
- [Remembering friends who can no longer remember](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/remembering-friends-who-can-no-longer-remember/): Guest columnist Constance Leshin writes about the early days of two of her long-time friends' walk through Alzheimer's.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - PillRite Medication Organizer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-pillrite-medication-organizer/): PillRite’s Medication Organizer can save you time and prevent medication headaches, later. Caregivers, you will save time with this pillbox organizer.
- [Alzheimer's–Deep Sleep, Mushrooms, Music, Clicks and Flashes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/alzheimers-deep-sleep-mushrooms-music-clicks-and-flashes/): Alzheimer's research combined with clinical studies result in alleviated dementia symptoms (music) and reduced risk (mushrooms, deep sleep, clicks and flashes).
- [VIDEO - Where will I live?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/video-where-will-i-live/): 70-somethings, Sharon Kha, who lives with Parkinson's, shares her home with Deb Knox who downsized. Home sharing may be the next trend in low-cost housing.
- [REVIEW of And Then I Looked Up Dementia - Women Speak Out](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-and-then-i-looked-up-dementia-women-speak-out/): A powerful four-minute testimony of women living with dementia worldwide. The Global Alzheimer's and Dementia Action Alliance seeks to overcome the stigma.
- [Caring for Caregivers: Self-Care for Home Health Aides](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caring-for-caregivers-prioritizing-self-care-for-home-health-aides/): Give yourself the gift of self-love and your loved one a change-of-pace with in-home care. Guest author, Anna Dykshteyn shares the role of home-health aids and prioritizing self-care.
- [What the change in diagnosis from dementia to MCI means](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/what-the-change-in-diagnosis-from-dementia-to-mci-means/): People with dementia who have been rediagnosed with mild cognitive impairment are being marginalized and may lose benefits. Guest author Tru raises awareness
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month  Recognition Program](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-recognition-program/): The Caregiver's Voice (TCV) Caregiver of the Month (CotM) recognition program is pulling over for a couple months to reflect upon memorable nominations received since the start of the year.
- ["I Am Not Your Sweetie!"](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-caregivers-use-language-i-am-not-your-sweetie/): I Am Not Your Sweetie! - How Caregivers Use Language Has An Impact
- [A Call to Action—Blocking Unwanted Landline Calls](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-call-to-action-blocking-unwanted-landline-calls/): imp, a simple landline call-blocking technology protects loved ones with dementia and caregivers from scam and nuisance calls.
- [Excerpts—Prediabetes, Pre-Death Grief, Defying Dementia, Alzheimer's Video, Scams](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-prediabetes-pre-death-grief-defying-dementia-alzheimers-video-scams/): Caregiver excerpts focus on dementia—pre-diabetes risk, inspirational videos, activities for people with dementia, anticipatory grief, and scams.
- [Caregiving, AI & Alzheimer's, Disaster, Rx Slows Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-ai-predicts-alzheimers-disaster-strikes-rx-slows-dementia/): The seasons and caregiving, a new drug slows dementia, preparing for when disaster strikes, caring for parents and children, and AI predicts Alzheimer's.
- [Need Your Help on Self-Care for the Caregiver Study](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/need-your-help-on-self-care-for-the-caregiver-study/): PhD candidate, Cynthia Chafin needs your help to complete a Caregiver Self-Care study by mid-June. Also read her self-care tips in this article.
- [Still Alice Movie keeps Alzheimer's in the Spotlight](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/still-alice-movie-keeps-alzheimers-in-the-spotlight/): Thoughts about Lisa Genova's book / movie, STILL ALICE, about a married mother and a renowned Harvard linguistics professor, diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
- [Article Excerpts - Deep Sleep to Clear Alzheimer's Toxins, Anxiety, Narcissism](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-deep-sleep-to-clear-alzheimers-toxins-homebound-anxiety-and-more/): Excerpts include not placing your luggage on the bed, deep sleep to clear Alzheimer's toxins, anxiety and depression, humans vs. animals, and narcissism 101
- [Memory - It Changes Over the Years](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/memory-it-changes-over-the-years/): If our memories are malleable, what are the implications for centuries of oral traditions regarded as fact and for people with dementia such as Alzheimer's?
- [Resilience - Farm Work with Boundless Faith](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/resilience-farm-work-with-boundless-faith/): Tracey Mobley was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's in her 30s and then FTD, but the story ends differently after she endured abuse, rose to advocate...
- [Article Excerpts for Caregivers for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/helpful-article-excerpts-for-caregivers/): Channels in the skull vital for our brain, anxiety & gut microbiome, new Alzheimer's therapies, hearing & vision loss and dementia, retirement – having enough.
- [Surviving Caregiving - Self-care for Other Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/surviving-caregiving-self-care-for-other-care/): Caregiver survival is especially significant when caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s who can no longer communicate meaningfully - 3 tips
- [Caregiver Conferences - A Time to Learn; A Time to Laugh](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-conferences-a-time-to-learn-a-time-to-laugh/): When caregiving grows too stressful it's time for a guilt-free caregiver respite. Learn to communicate to get what you want for self-preservation with humor.
- [This guy plays with his food and it's all right](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/this-guy-plays-with-his-food-and-its-all-right/): Caregivers, Chris Durso offers some humorous food puns to share with your loved ones in Foodnited States of America. This guy knows how to play with food.
- [Five Medication Management Tips for Elder Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/five-medication-management-tips-for-elder-caregivers/): Mmlearn.org provides five TIPS to help caregivers prevent adverse drug reactions due to polypharmacy while safeguarding senior health.
- [Your Parents - When it is Time to Intervene](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/your-parents-when-it-is-time-to-intervene/): Brenda Avadian applies Dr Amy D'Aprix's tips to making caregiving decisions about her father diagnosed with dementia.
- [The Inner Life and Emotional Complexity of Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-inner-life-and-emotional-complexity-of-caregivers/): Caregiver, your inner life matters. Your struggles are real, your resilience is profound, and your humanity is worthy of care. - Roy Remer
- [Caregiver Humor — Is it Funny or Not? You Decide.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-humor-is-it-funny-or-not-you-decide/): HUMOR in caregiving for people with dementia? Some may be offended while others may laugh heartily. Fact: Humor relieves caregiver stress.
- [Spending time alone — is it good for you?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/spending-time-alone-is-it-good-for-you/): Many of us don't like spending quiet time alone. Spending time alone is a gift—a caregiver respite. It may take some getting used to.
- [Professional Caregiver shows Unconditional Love](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/professional-caregiver-shows-unconditional-love/): Lisa DeMello, Home Instead caregiver, shows her clients with dementia / Alzheimer's unconditional love through her patience, understanding, and compassion.
- [Encouraging Memory Sharing, One Photo at a Time](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/encouraging-memory-sharing-one-photo-at-a-time/): Shutterfly and the Alzheimer’s Association offer 10 tips for putting together meaningful photobooks for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Earth Throne](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-earth-throne/): Earth Throne—a portable and sturdy raised toilet seat that stays in place and is easy to clean for people with dementia or for those after knee or hip surgery.
- [Financial Options for Senior Care if Medicaid Goes Broke](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/financial-options-for-senior-care-if-medicaid-goes-broke/): Four options to finance elder healthcare needs if Medicaid goes broke, including in-home care as an alternative to skilled nursing and health savings accounts.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - The Inheritance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-inheritance/): Worthwhile to understand what caregiving families and people with younger-onset dementia experience - the DeMoe family's story woven with cutting-edge research.
- [Exploring Chemo Brain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/exploring-chemo-brain/): Recently, a medical condition called chemo brain has been receiving attention. Guest blogger, Kate Flaherty, explores its effects on the survivor and caregiver
- [TCV FUN Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-video/): Laugh while Mary Maxwell delivers the invocation at the 2009 Home Instead annual convention.
- [Caregiver of the Month Nominations - Heart of Gold](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/caregiver-of-the-month-nominations-heart-of-gold/): The Caregiver's Voice has partnered with best-selling inspirational romance author Robin Lee Hatcher to name the Heart of Gold Caregiver of the Month.
- [Caregiver of the Month Heart of Gold Nominations Open](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/caregiver-of-the-month-heart-of-gold-nominations-open/): The Caregiver's Voice is partnering with best-selling inspirational romance author Robin Lee Hatcher to recognize our Caregiver of the Month with a Heart of Gold.
- [Caregiver Health - Navigating the Internet Wisely](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-health-navigating-the-internet-wisely/): Researching the Internet for information about an illness, disease, or treatment can be helpful when talking with your doctor. How to have this discussion with your doctor.
- [Surviving Caregiving - Once a caregiver ...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/surviving-caregiving-once-a-caregiver/): Some of us are "infected" with the caregiving bug and remain caregivers for family, friends and even felines. Caution caregivers for people with Alzheimer's.
- [TYPES of Dementia - leading causes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/types-of-dementia-leading-cause/): Knowing about the leading causes of dementia including Alzheimer's and Lewy body disease and the rarer causes such as frontotemporal lobe dementia and Huntington's disease makes caregivers more aware of what to expect.
- [TYPES of Dementia - rarer causes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/types-of-dementia-rarer-causes/): Nine rarer causes of dementia including frontotemporal lobe to hydrocephalus and mild cognitive impairment. Caution to caregivers exhibiting caregiver dementia.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month -  Henry Kolodziej](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-henry-kolodziej/): Henry Kolodziej was chosen as The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month for taking on the caregiver role for his wife with extraordinary dedication.
- [EXCERPTS—When to Die; Chatbots & Empathy; Dental Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-when-to-die-chatbots-dental-care/): This month's article excerpts include deciding when to die, predicting dementia risk, chatbots' vs doctors' empathy, and dental care for people with dementia.
- [Excerpts—Caregiver Burnout & Support, Brain Stimulation, and](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-caregiver-burnout-support-brain-stimulation-and/): The Caregiver's Voice four article excerpts—a free resource for making the sauce for people with dysphagia, caregiver support at work, brain stimulation, and….
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Clarity Phone](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-clarity-phone/): The Clarity BT914 is marketed with a number of features including amplification, big buttons, and bluetooth. Does it fulfill its advertising promises?
- [TIME for a CHANGE – Inspired by the Chinese New Year beginning Feb 17](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/time-for-a-change-inspired-by-the-chinese-new-year-beginning-feb-17/): The time has come to be courageous enough to face two of life's major changes--a residential move and two, after 28 years, the future of TheCaregiversVoice.com.
- [Warmth, Safety, and Compassion: Caring for Aging Loved Ones](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/warmth-safety-and-compassion-caring-for-aging-loved-ones/): Holiday strategies for caregivers for people with dementia: adjusting routines, managing sensory overload, and modifying traditions for the benefit of all.
- [Six Article Excerpts that Inform, Uplift, and Inspire](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/six-article-excerpts-that-inform-uplift-and-inspire/): Excerpts include discovering who were are, especially after caregiving; a GPS-enabled shoe insert to prevent loss; disorders leading to earlier Alzheimer's; and romance in assisted living communities.
- [The Emails I Almost Sent Before Surgery—A Final Message](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-emails-i-almost-sent-before-surgery-a-final-message/): Ed Han, Co-Founder of A Final Message, writes: We can't control when life surprises us, but we can control how prepared we leave the people who matter.
- [Article Excerpts - Leaving A Legacy, When You Will Die, Online Portals, Lyft](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-when-will-you-die-leaving-a-legacy-online-portals-lyft/): The Caregiver's Voice article excerpts includes a blood test to determine when you will die, Lyft's health-care impact, leaving a legacy gift, and more.
- [Excerpts—Alzheimer's Test, Abuse, Retirees' #1 Concern, Aging Disgracefully](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-alzheimers-test-abuse-retirees-1-concern-aging-disgracefully/): Excerpts include a holistic view of domestic abuse, Alzheimer's COVID risk is higher, retirees' top concern, predicting Alzheimer's, elder substance abuse, aging disgracefully.
- [Article Excerpts for Caregivers for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-for-caregivers-for-people-with-dementia/): Family caregivers have support with these resources and awareness-raising articles plus food safety, overcoming pain, and The Caregiver's Voice recognition.
- [Improve Lives of Loved Ones with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/improve-lives-of-loved-ones-with-alzheimers/): Dr. Linda Levine Madori demonstrates the application of The TTAP Method™ and the almost miraculous results with two patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month of May - Nitin Samtani](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-may/): Caregiver of the month of May, Nitin Samtani's mom's will and determination and positive attitude have kept him positive and looking forward to better times.
- [Alzheimer's is NOT a Prescription to Stop Living](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/alzheimers-is-not-a-prescription-to-stop-living/): Mike Good of Together in this offers caregivers tips on how to help a loved one live with dementia and not succumb perceptions of the end.
- [Caregiving - like taking a road trip with a man](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-like-taking-a-road-trip-with-a-man/): HUMOROUS caregiver tips by Mike Good of Together in This who finally got a GPS, which inspires him to guide caregivers along the road of life.
- [4 Caregiving & Declutter Titles—A One-Time Holiday Sale!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-and-declutter-inventory-clearance-holiday-gift-giving/): The Caregiver's Voice is clearing out nearly every physical copy of our four book titles including items for collectors in time for holiday gift-giving.
- [Act Now Caregiver; Waiting will Cause You Greater Pain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/not-acting-now-creates-pain-via-knee-jerk-actions-later/): If something doesn't seem right, ask questions, seek expert advice, and then act. Waiting will often be too late to fix potential wrongs.
- [The Real Leading Cause of Dementia - Not Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-real-leading-cause-of-dementia-not-alzheimers/): The leading cause of dementia strikes caregivers and outnumbers all causes of dementia combined, including Alzheimer's, vascular, Lewy body, Parkinson's, and
- [Caregiver and TV Presenter, Anita Kapoor, Stays in a Nursing Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregiver-and-tv-presenter-anita-kapoor-stays-in-a-nursing-home/): What's it like to live in a nursing home? From the food and bathing to rigid schedules and the need for visitors. Anita Kapoor gives us an inside view.
- [Avadian Musings - Transitions Worst Day? Best Day](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/avadian-musings-transitions-worst-day-best-day/): Caregiving - how we handle life's twists and turns -some may take us to the edge. Chanie Gorkin, a youthful sage, offers us two perspectives of living.
- [Taking Care of You, Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/taking-care-of-you-caregiver/): We have a choice—remain helpless or act. The world keeps revolving with or without us. Let us refuel with a caregiver respite—it can make all the difference.
- [Omron Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Review](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/omron-wrist-blood-pressure-monitor-review/): A low-cost convenient and potential life-saving option for stressed caregivers and their care recipients in between doctors visits.
- [Frustration-Free Conversation](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/frustration-free-conversation/): Guest writer, Andrew Atkinson, offers tips for frustration-free conversations with elders and the hearing impaired, plus technology aids from UK's Mobility Smart.
- [Alzheimer's News](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/alzheimers-news/): Alzheimer's disease news: Sweden—Alzheimer's drugs benefit the heart; Spain—blood tests diagnose AD; India and the USA—younger onset dementia
- [CAREGIVER Support 'n FUN - Join Us!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-support-n-fun-join-us/): JOIN Jay Kraker of The Empowered Caregiver Network and me next week for an hour of Surviving, Thriving, and Finding JOY in Caregiving.
- [Telephone-based support group](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/virtual-support-group-depression/): Empowered Caregiver Network Founder, Jay Kraker hosts a virtual support group for caregivers. An estimated 70% of all long-term caregivers suffer from depression.
- [Virtual Support Group - Mark Your Calendars](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/virtual-support-group-mark-your-calendars/): Jay Kraker of Empowered Caregivers, hosts a virtual support group. Guest: Brenda Avadian Topic: Surviving, Thriving, and Finding JOY in Caregiving
- [The Caregiver's Voice HUMOR - Older peoples' brains](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/the-caregivers-voice-humor-older-peoples-brains/): People do not lose memory with age, it just takes them longer to recall facts because they have more information stored in their brains.
- [A Seriously Funny Siri Encounter: [Find My] Water Bottle](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/a-seriously-funny-encounter-with-siri-find-my-water-bottle/): Family caregiver, ombudsman, and CNA trainer shares a humorous encounter with her sister (who lives with dementia) and asks Siri for her water bottle.
- [Rx for Talking with Your Patient / Doctor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/rx-for-communicating-with-your-patient/): Doctors are given larger caseloads, which means less time for each patient. Brenda Avadian offers her Rx for Doctors and Patients when talking with each other.
- [Excerpts—Elder Caregiving Guide; Ask for Help; Tax Tips; Choose a Nursing Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-elder-caregiving-guide-ask-for-help-tax-tips-choose-a-nursing-home/): Five steps to choosing the right nursing home for you; actor says: Ask for help; Elder Caregiving Guide, and Tax Tips for Seniors, Wandering risks
- [On the Day I Die—Eye-Opening Thoughts to Consider](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/on-the-day-i-die-by-john-pavlovitz-thoughts-to-consider/): Pause to ponder these inspiring words by John Pavlovitz on the day [you] die—humbling to realize; yet, words that encourage us to really live.
- [Inflation Takes a Bite Out of Medicare Benefits and More](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/inflation-takes-a-bite-out-of-medicare-benefits-and-more/): If we don't eat right, move around, and socialize, we will succumb to the inflationary spiral of rising healthcare costs. Review your Medicare plans.
- [5 of the Top 10 Most-Viewed Caregiving Articles](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/5-of-the-top-10-most-viewed-caregiving-articles/): Top 5 caregiver articles for U.S. News & World Report, Caring.com, and EzineArticles.com by Brenda Avadian, plus a Bottom Line Personal interview and a BONUS.
- [Call for Participation in Caregiver Study - Caring for those who care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/call-for-participation-in-caregiver-study-caring-for-those-who-care/): PhD candidate invites family and other unpaid caregivers to participate in global study to improve the lives of caregivers for people with dementia and other illnesses.
- [Caregiver - Cheap, Frugal, or Green?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/caregiver-cheap-frugal-or-green/): Avadian muses on life's little vexes - getting the last bit of shampoo or lotion out of the bottle and draws analogy of Bill Gates's TED talk & mosquito release
- [When the Going Gets Tough Take a Caregiver Respite](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/when-the-going-gets-tough-take-a-caregiver-respite/): Discovering how beneficial a caregiver respite is after being beyond exhausted. Those of you who are wiser, understand the significance of caregiver self-care.
- [Made it to the Top 50!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/made-it-to-the-top-50/): After a dozen years, TheCaregiversVoice.com made it to the Top 50 Aging and Gerontology Blogs.
- [Review of  NexTemp® Go Disposable Thermometer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-nextemp-go-disposable-thermometer/): Medical Indicators' NexTemp® Go, are the next generation of hygienic, safe, convenient, portable, and accurate individually wrapped thermometers.
- [The Balancing Act: Working Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-balancing-act-working-caregivers/): TIPS to find the balance between time and money spent by working caregivers that take a toll on them, their relationships with family and friends, and in their careers.
- ["I want to go home." Exploring the Culture of Japan](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/i-want-to-go-home-exploring-the-culture-of-japan/): People with dementia often say, "I want to go home." After having fun with a family of friends, I am learning about Japan's culture for a feeling of "home".
- [New Customizable Alzheimer’s Resource for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/new-customizable-alzheimers-resource-for-caregivers/): Caring.com invited The Caregiver's Voice to review their new Steps & Stages interactive program - a useful tool for caregivers to build awareness and knowledge.
- ["I want to go home."](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/i-want-to-go-home/): My father who is in the middle stages of Alzheimer's keeps saying, "I want to go home." Then he starts walking out the door. How do we handle this situation?
- [Caregivers Meeting the Unique Needs of People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregivers-meeting-the-unique-needs-of-people-with-dementia/): In-home professional caregivers provide the respite for family caregivers while giving people with dementia opportunities to engage in activities.
- [Decision-making rights and abilities of people with dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/decision-making-rights-and-abilities-of-people-with-dementia/): "Decide for yourself" raises dementia awareness and understanding of how couples living with dementia make decisions while offering support to help them make decisions.
- [Online Reviews Aid Senior Community Decision-Making](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/online-reviews-aid-senior-community-decision-making/): What makes a good online review of a senior community? Chris Rodde of SenionHomes.com offers tips and how these internet review sites help families choose.
- [Aging Brains & the US Election, Family Caregiver Support](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/support-for-family-caregivers-aging-brains-the-us-election/): Caregiver article excerpts—road safety & fatigue, juggling work and caregiving, Bradley Cooper’s caregiving documentary, U.S. Presidential election & aging….
- [Caring.com provides Medicare Open Enrollment Information](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caring-com-provides-medicare-open-enrollment-information/): Caring.com offers three helpful articles during the Open Enrollment period for Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D) and Medicare Advantage (Part C).
- [Who should attend a dementia support group?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/who-should-attend-a-dementia-support-group/): There are three types of dementia-caregiver support groups - caregivers for people with dementia, people with dementia, hybrid. Two additional considerations.
- [Financial Elder Abuse - Friend helps as family steals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/financial-elder-abuse-friend-helps-family-steals/): Financial Elder Abuse Friend steps in to help elder while son takes money from account. Elder Abuse statistics. June 15 Elder Abuse Awareness Day worldwide
- [Is It Safe to Travel When Caring for Someone with Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/is-it-safe-to-travel-when-caring-for-someone-with-dementia/): Guest article by Jane Clairmont on traveling with a person with dementia. Four tips for safe and enjoyable travel as a caregiver.
- [Article Excerpts - Caregiver Tips, The Ben Franklin Effect](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-articles/): Article Excerpts - tips on caring for a person with dementia, turning adversaries into friends using The Ben Franklin Effect, and what's killing Americans.
- [Transforming Dementia Care—Custom Strength-Based Approach](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/transforming-dementia-care-with-a-personalized-strength-based-approach/): CFHDC focuses on three aspects of care to provide well-deserved dignity and respect to people with dementia: environment, communication, and activities.
- [II. Write Your Caregiving Book—Research and Write Overview](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/2-write-your-caregiving-book-research-and-write-overview/): Two of four steps to becoming a published author is to research what others have done and add what's missing and write a compelling overview to get interest.
- [Can You Succeed as a Reluctant Caregiver? Yes!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/can-you-succeed-as-a-reluctant-caregiver-yes/): Nature photographer, author, and caregiver, writes about self-growth after choosing to care for her erratic and infuriating mother with dementia.
- [Women Leaders as Caregivers and A Neurologist Reflects upon Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/women-leaders-as-caregivers-and-a-neurologist-reflects-upon-dementia/): The Caregiver's Voice curated article excerpts looks at the value of relationships among people with dementia, traits of women leaders and caregivers, a new definition of Alzheimer's, a caregiver storytelling podcast, and a dementia neurologist's plan for his own cognitive decline.
- [Experts - What Can a Caregiver do to De-stress?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/experts-what-can-a-caregiver-do-to-de-stress/): Four experts from caring.com offer simple tools to de-stress from a 5-minute respite to losing yourself in music
- [Stairlift - in my future?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/stairlift-in-my-future/): Growing older as a fifty-something boomer with arthritis, Avadian muses, will there be a stairlift in my future as I strive to live independently?
- [Curated Article Excerpts - Dementia in the Eyes, Mental Load, Women's Brain Health, Aging in Place](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-rare-dementia-in-the-eyes-mental-load-womens-brain-health/): This month's curated article excerpts include detecting the rare Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the eyes, caregivers' invisible mental load, and aging in place.
- [To Cope, Sometimes We Need To Do Something Just for Ourselves](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/to-cope-sometimes-we-need-to-do-something-for-ourselves/): Brenda Avadian shares her caregiver inspiration with a hike high in the Sierra mountains. What will you do for yourself to restore your sense of balance?
- [Caregiving and Compassion Fatigue](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiving-and-compassion-fatigue/): Three-part answer to combating caregiver compassion fatigue including Avadian's Caregiver TIP #1-Learn as much as you can about your loved one’s disease or illness.
- [Caring Stars of 2013](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caring-stars-of-2013/): Caring.com announces their Caring Stars of 2013, featuring "America's best assisted living and Alzheimer's care communities."
- [Impact of the Economy on Older Americans](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/impact-of-the-economy-on-older-americans-2/): Notes from American Society on Aging's Generations: Aging Network in Today’s Economy Webinar with presenters Mike Burgess and Bob Blancato.
- [Applying for Disability Benefits for Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/applying-for-disability-benefits-for-dementia/): Social Security Disability benefits for people with dementia--include medical eligibility requirements, functional impairments, and how to apply online or in-person.
- [John Sandblom - Winding Road Ends in Atypical Alzheimer’s](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/john-sandblom-winding-road-ends-in-atypical-alzheimers/): After two complete diagnostic assessments, DAI board member and advocate receives a rarer frontal variant diagnosis of Younger Onset Alzheimer's.
- [Caregiver Tips and Resources from WEGO & AARP](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-tips-and-resources-from-wego-aarp/): WEGO Health invited Shelley Webb and Brenda Avadian to join Amy Goyer, AARP, for an informative Twitter chat about caregiver tips, experiences, and resources.
- [Alzheimer's Trends and Dementia Projections](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/mixed-signals-alzheimers-trends-and-projections/): A 279% increase in diagnoses of dementia cause concern for the viability of healthcare programs... two considerations re: these epidemic numbers.
- [Caregiver Survival Conference](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-survival-conference/): Family caregivers can survive and even find the joy if they ask for help, choose from the caregiving continuum, and follow Tips for caregivers. Caregiver conference
- [Caregivers, Need-to-Know Tips for Personal Injury Claims](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregivers-need-to-know-tips-for-personal-injury-claims/): Attorney Chris Clifford writes about caregiver liability should a care recipient slip and fall and what to do to protect yourself.
- [Caregiver, Are YOU the Next Caregiver's Voice](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-share-your-unique-message-with-the-caregivers-voice/): The Caregiver's Voice has served caregivers for people with dementia for 27 years. Are you a caregiver who has Caregiver Tips to share?
- [Do more than send Mom flowers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/do-more-than-send-mom-flowers/): Do more for Mom this Mother's Day. Don't just send flowers, call her and ask her these five questions. Eldercare.gov
- [Solving the Alzheimer's Puzzle, Too Many Interests, and Depression](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-solving-the-alzheimers-puzzle/): Curated Article Excerpts include - the CHANGE Act; Depresson's lesser-known evil twin, Acedia; Leukotrienes; Herpes, and Having too many Interests.
- [Excerpts—TB Vaccine & Alzheimer; Words Matter; Cost of Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-tb-vaccine-for-alzheimers-words-matter-cost-of-care/): Excerpts—using the TB vaccine to protect the brain from Alzheimer's, Genworth's Cost of Care Survey, Fall Risks, Words We Use and People's View of Dementia
- [Talk to your Children about Your Life's Next Chapter](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/talk-to-your-children-about-your-lifes-next-chapter/): How to discuss the next chapter in your life with your adult children. Issues such as your health, financial matters, and where you'll live and tips to make communication easier.
- [5 Ways Being Bedridden Can Affect Your Health](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-to-overcome-health-risks-of-being-bedridden/): Staying in bed for an extended time can have an adverse effect on your health. Here are five health risks and tips to overcome them.
- [Danny and Annie - An illustrated love story](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/danny-and-annie-an-illustrated-love-story/): Danny Perasa and his wife, Annie, came to StoryCorps to recount their twenty-seven-year romance - they remember their life from their first date to Danny’s final days with cancer,
- [Videos to Illuminate, Inspire, and Inform Life with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/4-videos-to-inspire-inform-and-illuminate-the-world-of-dementia/): A touching video from Japan—"Mistaken Orders", a heartfelt song about young-onset dementia, a new documentary trailer, plus caregiver communication tips.
- [Father's Day — More than a Quarter Century Ago](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/fathers-day-more-than-a-quarter-century-ago/): Confusion ensues when family caregiver, Brenda Avadian greets her father, Martin, who is living with Alzheimer's for Father's Day. Who's the father?
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - At Death's Door](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-at-deaths-door/): At Death’s Door by Sebastian Sepulveda, MD brings to life the end of life with enough details for families and medical professionals to make informed decisions.
- [The Roller Coaster Ride of Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-roller-coaster-ride-of-caregiving/): When we ride the roller coaster of caregiving we have a choice to grow depressed or find the JOY by learning about dementia and taking a respite.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Creating JOY & Meaning for the Dementia Patient](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-creating-joy-meaning-for-the-dementia-patient/): Creating Joy & Meaning for the Dementia Patient by Ronda Parsons is filled with ideas, tips, and insights for caregivers that can be put into practice.
- [Clutter - Meaning, Madness, & Reality: Other’s Stuff](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/clutter-meaning-madness-reality-others-stuff/): It's one thing to deal with our own clutter (uh-hmm, possessions). What happens when we have to dispose of our loved one's things? Holly Whiteside, author of The Caregiver's Compass, offers a thought-provoking perspective
- [REVIEW of Chrysalis - Transformation from the Inside Out](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-chrysalis-transformation-from-the-inside-out/): The Caregiver's Voice Reviews Ann Vanino's Chrysalis - Transformation from the Inside Out a worthy read for caregivers before and after caregiving.
- [Leona Observes Nature while Living with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/lees-gazebo-is-where-leona-observes-nature-while-living-with-dementia/): 100-year-old, WWII veteran and caregiver, Lee Martinelli inspires with his love for Leona, who lives with dementia and observes nature from "Lee's Gazebo".
- [Springtime Resolution - Get Your Mind Out of the CLUTTER](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/springtime-resolution-get-your-mind-out-of-the-clutter/): Let go of mental, physical, digital, and temporal clutter this spring with tips based on the best-selling STUFFology 101: Get Your Mind Out of the Clutter.
- [When should you have "The Talk" with your parents?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/when-should-you-have-the-talk-with-your-parents/): Attorney Christine Brown answers the question: When to have the estate planning talk with your parents, and offers tips, documents you need, and the questions to ask.
- [Curated Article Excerpts - AI and Your DNA, Water Treats, Childhood Memories, Dealing with an Angry Person](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-caregiver-tips-water-treats-childhood-memories-dealing-with-an-angry-person/): Curated Article Excerpts feature hydrating treats, dealing with an angry person, AI and your DNA, memories of happier times, and the Alzheimer's germ.
- [Geri Taylor's Life with MCI and Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/geri-taylors-life-with-mci-and-alzheimers/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews highlights of N. R. Kleinfield's 21,000 word New York TImes Article about newly diagnosed Geri Taylor with MCI and then Alzheimers
- [Research Updates for Caregivers and People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/research-updates-for-caregivers-and-people-with-dementia/): Research updates for Caregivers and people with Alzheimer's including the DICE approach, Adam Sandler movie, Braak staging, and Is it really Dementia?
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month of December Barbara Gaughen-Muller](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-december-barbara-gaughen-muller/): Barbara Gaughen-Muller is chosen as The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month for caring for her husband, former United Nations Assist. Secy General, Robert Muller
- [Clinical Trials - One Family's Plea](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/clinical-trials-one-familys-plea/): Elisabeth Paine, Alzheimer's Caregiver, writes please get involved in AD research. People needed from all age groups and all levels of ability.
- [TOP-Viewed Articles for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/top-viewed-articles-for-caregivers/): Top viewed articles for caregivers for people with dementia including caregiver tips, caregiver dementia, authentic communications...
- [Safely Buying Prescription Drugs Online](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/buying-prescription-drugs-online-2/): Unsuspecting Americans have suffered health consequences and even death due to taking drugs purchased from fake online pharmacies. The AWARxE consumer protection helps
- [Caregiver Photo Contest Winners Announced](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-photo-contest-winners-announced/): Caregiverlist.com announces the top three senior caregiver photo contest winners. Caregivers provide emotional support and socialization for seniors with quality care in their home
- [Caregiver Photo - Share and Vote](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-photo-share-and-vote/): Caregiverlist.com hosting photo contest on Facebook for caregiver with the most votes.
- [Ask The Caregiver's Voice - 3 Caregiving Topics](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-the-caregivers-voice-3-caregiving-topics/): The Caregiver's Voice answers three questions for the media on Elder Care options; Caring for a loved one without jeopardizing your job; Use of restraints
- [The Gift](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-gift/): Dr. Mark Rubinstein writes about his wife's cancer. Before it became The Gift he writes: I was seized by a terrible fear: what would Linda’s expiration date be?
- [Where are they now? Following up with James McKillop, MBE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/where-are-they-now-following-up-with-james-mckillop-mbe/): Life goes on after one is diagnosed with dementia. James McKillop, MBE, remains productive and, despite obstacles, brings joy to others.
- [A New Bathing Experience](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/a-new-bathing-experience/): As caregivers find it impossible to help a loved one with toileting or bathing, consider advacements in today's walk-in tubs instead of placement.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - The Family Guide to Aging Parents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-family-guide-to-aging-parents/): Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder Law Attorney offers a balanced view of the spectrum of care options and issues families will face as their parents age.
- [Alzheimer's Blood Test and the Stigma of Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/alzheimers-blood-test-and-stigma-of-dementia/): Are we ready for a blood test that predicts Alzheimer's? Let's say you test positive for dementia, can you risk the stigma? Hypothetical scenarios explored.
- [Norman "Norrms" Mc Namara - Soldier of Dementia Awareness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/norman-norrms-mc-namara-soldier-of-dementia-awareness/): "Norrms" as he's affectionately called embodies the title of his Lewy Body Soldier book. Fighting to raise dementia awareness for nearly 10 years, his global Purple Angel movement has world leaders taking notice.
- [The Caregiver’s Voice FEATURES – Caregiver Elaine McNamara](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-features/caregiver-elaine-mcnamara/): The Caregiver's Voice features Angel Elaine who cares for and stands beside her husband, Norrm McNamara, as he raises dementia awareness worldwide. Purple Angel
- [The Mountain called Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-mountain-called-dementia/): Norman (Norrms) Mc Namara reflects on the last seven years of living with dementia with an inspiring analogy of climbing "The Mountain They Call Dementia."
- [Five Smart Choices in Our Lives](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/five-smart-choices-in-our-lives/): Brenda Avadian muses about her top five and invites caregivers to do the same, based on Marc Chernoff's article 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself,
- [Caregiving & Siblings, Pets Boost Brains, Post-Covid Stroke](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/post-covid-stroke-prepare-home-for-elder-coordinate-care-with-siblings-pets-boost-brain-power/): Article excerpts include stroke risk post-COVID, tips to prepare your home for an older adult, invisible (unpaid) workers, and coordinating care with siblings.
- [It's National Family Caregiver's Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/national-family-caregivers-month-caregiver-and-campaign/): November is National Family Caregivers Month to raise awareness of caregivers who do more than provide care and yet, give up future earnings.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month of November - Carol Wright](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-november-carol-wright/): Despite the hopelessness of a terminal disease, Carol finds ways to bring her mother (in the late stages of Alzheimer's) JOY each day with creative activities
- [National Family Caregivers Month in the U.S.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/national-family-caregivers-month/): It's National Family Caregivers Month in the U.S. The Caregiver's Voice offers links to informative and inspiring infographics thanks to AARP.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Tammy Campbell](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-tammy-campbell/): CONGRATULATIONS Tammy Campbell for being named The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month of February, 2012!
- [Excerpts—Vitamin D, Online Scams, Brain Aging](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-vitamin-d-online-scams-brain-aging/): Vitamin D and Dementia, Cognitively Accessible Public Transportation, Brain Aging across the Lifespan, Online Scams, Caregivers Say “No,” Doctors and Caregivers
- [National Family Caregivers & Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/national-family-caregivers-and-alzheimers-disease-awareness-month/): State of the art article for National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer's Awareness month featuring links on technology, dementia risks, and caregiver stats.
- [How Can Hearing Better Help Delay Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-can-hearing-better-help-delay-dementia/): Both hearing loss and dementia have more in common than we care to admit. As a caregiver, you can help keep your loved one engaged and delay cognitive decline.
- [TCV FUN - A Glass of Red](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-a-glass-of-red/): Annabel Carberry will never get Alzheimer's with her ability to manage multiple tasks at one time- The Caregiver's Voice Humor
- [Family Caregiver US Postage Stamp](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/family-caregiver-us-postage-stamp/): Volunteers of the National Family Caregiver Association (now, Caregiver Action Network) began a campaign to recognize Family Caregivers with a US Postage Stamp.
- [Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caring-for-a-person-with-alzheimers-disease/): The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center released the Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease guide for family members and caregivers
- [Excerpts—Happiness, Grief, Senses, and the Stuff of LIFE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-illuminate-sense-of-smell-taste-happiness-grief-and-possessions/): Article excerpts include a stronger link between anosmia (loss of sense of smell) and Alzheimer's, the brain and grief, happiness, and possessions.
- [Article Excerpts for Caregivers Who Need Information Quick](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-for-caregivers-who-need-information-quick/): Four article excerpts for caregivers: stronger memory, multi-generational households, preparing for the "super age", and long-term money strategies.
- [Article Excerpts - Broken Heart, Caregiver Self-Care, Ultrasound for Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-broken-heart-caregiver-self-care-ultrasound-for-alzheimers/): Article excerpts - caregiver self-care, non-monetary matching system, busting COVID myths, elder loneliness, ultrasound Alzheimer's therapy, and takotsubo.
- [A New Dementia, Scammers, End Ageism, Act Beautifully, Alzheimer’s Survey](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/scammers-alzheimers-survey-act-beautifully-end-ageism-new-dementia/): The Caregiver's Voice features six-article excerpts, including preventing Alzheimer's with exercise, scammers, ending ageism, and an Alzheimer's survey.
- [Caring for Mom or Dad in Your Own Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caring-for-mom-or-dad-in-your-own-home/): Deciding to care for your parent in your own home involves three areas of consideration and learning what else will make your mom or dad have a more comfortable experience.
- [New Research in Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/new-research-in-alzheimers/): Alzheimer's research results are published weekly. One day, while researching the C1q protein, a blood transfusion, or ... scientists will find a cure.
- [Four Tips for Caregiver Self-Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/four-tips-for-caregiver-self-care/): Guest author Jennifer Landis writes about four ways caregivers can take care of themselves in order to provide care for loved ones.
- [I feel safe](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/i-feel-safe/): I feel safe - a person's VOICE with dementia as shared by his caregiver son who formed the Alzheimer's Music Fest (AMF) to raise funds for dementia care.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - 15 Minutes of Fame](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-15-minutes-of-fame/): The Caregiver's Voice Reviews Tryn Rose Seley's 15 Minutes of Fame. Her idea is delivered elegantly and so simple even a caregiver can do it!
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - In Harmony All Ways](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-in-harmony-all-ways/): In Harmony All Ways brings the Northwoods peace to stressed-out caregivers with a collection of nature's sounds, gentle piano music, and duets with loon calls.
- [A First-Time Italian Adventure—Respite Rejuvenates](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-first-time-italian-adventure-respite-rejuvenates/): Instead of letting caregiving responsibilities wear you down, a change-of-pace can help you get more energy by having something new to look forward to.
- [Book TIPS - Getting your Caregiver Book Published](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/book-tips-for-getting-your-caregiver-book-published/): Last two steps in this 3-part series to getting your caregiver book published are how to build a platform and today's publishing options
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - The Spirit of the Heart](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-spirit-of-the-heart/): Ismael Nuno, MD's The Spirit of the Heart is an eye-opening and inspiring account of his work with patients with insights on how to communicate with doctors.
- [TCV Interview - Can Biomarkers Really Predict AD?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-interview-can-biomarkers-really-predict-ad/): The Caregiver's Voice interviews Dan Perry, CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research about using certain Alzeiner's disease biomarkers for clinical research
- [Time Passages—The Henry Family and Elaine's Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/time-passages-the-henry-family-and-elaines-dementia/): A beautifully narrated son's caregiver memoir inviting us into the intimate details of his mother's life as she lives with dementia.
- [Is A 'Dementia Friendly Community' Really Necessary?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/is-a-dementia-friendly-community-really-necessary/): Brenda Avadian ponders upon the phrase "dementia friendly community" and raises an issue - unintended stigma around people with dementia and their caregivers.
- [What If I Didn't Become a Caregiver?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-if-i-didnt-become-a-caregiver/): Brenda Avadian reflects on her 20th Anniversary and the changes in dementia and caregiving. She explores Pros and Cons of choosing to be her father's caregiver
- [Is a Cure for Alzheimer's being Suppressed?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/is-a-cure-for-alzheimers-being-suppressed/): Avadian Muses What if we can slow symptoms using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors with natural treatments like ketones (coconut) and resveratrol (wine)?
- [My In-Flight Alzheimer's Experience & Exercising Our Brains](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/my-alzheimers-experience-while-flying-and-keeping-our-brains-healthy/): People without dementia may have Alzheimer's-like experiences. Be aware and understand to reduce stigma. Tips to keep brains limber for World Alzheimer's Month.
- [World Alzheimer's Month—Diagnosis of Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/world-alzheimers-month-journey-through-the-diagnosis-of-dementia/): Alzheimer's Disease International releases World Alzheimer's Report 2021 addressing the need for timely diagnosis and awareness of dementia symptoms.
- [RISE - Cheryl Hunter's DocuSeries Inspires Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/rise-cheryl-hunters-docuseries-inspires-caregivers/): These short video interviews with people who overcame life's darkest moments inspire caregivers and people with dementia to survive and thrive.
- [Recognizing the Signs of Relocation Stress Syndrome](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/recognizing-the-signs-of-relocation-stress-syndrome/): Recognize the signs of Relocation Stress Syndrome and take steps to cope including six services families can expect from a home transition provider.
- [Leeza Gibbons - Conversations in Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/leeza-gibbons-conversations-in-caregiving/): TV/radio personality and caregiver advocate, Leeza Gibbons and Caring.com’s Paula Spencer Scott in “Conversations in Caregiving,” Alzheimer’s care webcast
- [CAREGIVER UPDATES & NEWS](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-updates-news/): Five news items of interest to caregivers a radio show, symposium for professionals, a caregiving summit, and monthly caregiver newsletter
- [Fostering Dementia Care Innovation with Maude's Ventures](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/fostering-dementia-care-innovation-with-maudes-ventures/): INSPIRE to ACT! Maude's Ventures is providing applicants up to $50,000 grants for innovative dementia care ideas—applications due 5 August 2024.
- [World Alzheimer's Month 2018](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/world-alzheimers-month-2018/): Today, over 5 million people in the U.S. and nearly 50 million worldwide live with dementia / Alzheimer's- that's a 300% increase in 2 decades. #WorldAlzMonth
- [Travel with Elders Living with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/travel-with-elders-living-with-dementia/): Travel with your elderly loved ones living with dementia is possible if you weigh three items--mode of travel, location, and technological advancements.
- [Indian Hills Community Center Sign Humor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/indian-hills-community-center/): Time for a brief caregiver respite with these thought-provoking humorous puns.
- [Pondering Relationships, Death, Politics, and Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/pondering-relationships-death-politics-and-caregiving/): The risk of musing about Politics is great, right now; add to that Relationships, Death, and Caregiving--thoughts to consider when we choose to act.
- [Caregiver Self-Care with Theragun Percussive Therapy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/caregiver-self-care-with-theragun-percussion-therapy/): Percussive massage therapy can be one soothing self-care tool for caregivers during a five-minute respite. The Caregiver's Voice reviews Theragun.
- [New Alzheimer's Drug, Health Insurance, Reduce Dementia Risk](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-new-alzheimers-drug-health-insurance-trends-dementia-risk-geriatrician-learns-caregiving/): Article excerpts—controversy over new Alzheimer's drug, elders who live longer, curb dementia risk, health insurance trends, and geriatrician learns caregiving.
- [Excerpts—Failed LTC Insur, 19-year-old with Alzheimer's...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-failure-ltc-insur-19-year-old-with-alzheimers/): National Family Caregivers Month, Long-Term Care Insurance stuggles, 19-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer's, living alone with dementia, lucidity before death.
- [A Postscript to Caregiving—Finding Joy Amid the Grief](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-postscript-to-caregiving-finding-joy-amid-the-grief/): Julie Bennett shares an inspirational postscript to caregiving, six years after her husband died, having lived with life-threatening illnesses.
- [Have you had your hearing checked?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/have-you-had-your-hearing-checked/): Hearing loss is a problem shared by many of all ages, but did you know that hearing loss is becoming a leading disability among seniors?
- [Medicare Advantage Benefits, Koselig, Viagra and Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/medicare-advantage-benefits-norway-koselig-viagra-and-alzheimers/): Diverse article excerpts for caregivers include Viagra may delay Alzheimer's, a guide for introverts, and Norway's koselig.
- [Radio Interview - Can I Survive as a Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/radio-interview-can-i-survive-as-a-caregiver/): During this live call-in radio show, you'll receive three life-saving tips to SURVIVE caregiving and even find a little joy.
- [Surviving Caregiving - Symptoms of Caregiver Stress or Burnout](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/surviving-caregiving-symptoms-of-caregiver-stress-or-burnout/): Symptoms and examples of caregiver stress and burnout. Caregivers don't have to suffer.
- [5 Rxs for Talking with your Doctor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/5-rxs-for-talking-with-your-doctor/): Taking these five steps will help your doctor take enough time to understand your symptoms and to explain the diagnosis and treatment plan.
- [Preventing Nursing Home Abuse and TIPS](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/preventing-nursing-home-abuse-and-tips/): Tips from caregiver Brenda Avadian's "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book for preventing elder abuse in nursing homes.
- [Can I Survive as a Caregiver? YES!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/can-i-survive-as-a-caregiver-yes/): Fast-paced 30-minute radio show on how my husband and I became caregivers, denial, sibling conflicts, power of attorney, support services, three survival tips.
- ['Twas the Day before Thanksgiving... Memories](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/twas-the-day-before-thanksgiving-memories/): We need more caregiver humor; though quirky and misunderstood by many, recalling funny caregiving times makes better caregiver respites.
- [Caregiver, get some sleep... wake only between sleep cycles](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-get-some-sleep-wake-only-between-sleep-cycles/): The truth about damage caused when you get less than 7 hours of sleep. Five hours? Not enough. Hacking a night of rest by waking only between sleep cycles.
- [Avadian's First TIP for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/avadians-first-tip-for-caregivers/): The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver Tip #1 is to Learn as Much as YOU Can about your Loved One's Disease or Illness so that you know what to expect.
- [A Commitment to Care Since Age 10](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-commitment-to-care-since-age-10/): Leah Bender was age ten when she began caring for her grandma. As a young caregiver she hopes teachers and administrators will understand and support caregivers
- [Mary Beth Wighton - A Challenge to Find Dementia Advocate Leaders](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/mary-beth-wighton-a-challenge-to-find-dementia-advocate-leaders/): The focus of a Zoom video call with Canadian Mary Beth Wighton who lives with frontotemporal lobe dementia focused on the need for Dementia Advocacy Leaders
- [Trick or Treat… Zombies and Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/trick-or-treat-zombies-and-dementia/): Writer, Carole Mulliken, lives with dementia. She explores the stigmatizing effect phrases such as "zombie-like" or "living dead" have on people with dementia.
- [Drumming as therapy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/drumming-as-therapy/): DRUM FOR GOODNESS SAKE offers an innovative program for people in continuing care settings who live with dementia and other diseases and illnesses.- Shauney Recke
- [Alzheimer's Caregiving chat](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/alzheimers-caregiving-chat/): At #ALZcare we answered questions and included tips for caregivers who care for people with dementia and its leading cause, Alzheimer's.
- [LIVE TWEETING on E-books for Caregiving Authors](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/live-tweeting-on-e-books_for_caregiving_authors/): For all you prospective caregiving authors, please visit my Twitter Page at: http://twitter.com/CaregiversVoice. I'm live tweeting the IBPA's panel on e-Books
- [Gentle Humor: My Cat Taught Me to be a Better Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/gentle-humor-my-cat-taught-me-to-be-a-better-caregiver/): Narenge, my orange tabby cat taught me to be a better caregiver with five caregiving tips even after I cared for my father with Alzheimer's.
- [Article Excerpts - Brain Pacemaker, Machines that Feel, and more](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-brain-pacemaker-compassionate-machines-and-more/): The Caregiver's Voice curated articles include guidelines for language about dementia, caregiver survey results, AI that feels, a brain pacemaker, and movies.
- [I Was Admitted into A Memory Care Unit](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/brenda-avadian-i-was-admitted-into-a-memory-care-unit/): I thought I'd be staying in independent living... we took the elevator to the third floor - to the memory care unit.
- [Caregiver Self-Care - Time to Replenish, Restore, and Recreate](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-self-care-time-to-replenish-restore-and-recreate/): Taking time off for a change of pace from caregiving or other duties as Brenda Avadian shares ideas from her Midwest adventures to help you return refreshed.
- [Wisdom and Experience from Nonagenarians](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/wisdom-and-experience-from-nonagenarians/): Memories of experiences from 5 nonagenarians who also share wisdom with the younger generations. Guest article from Bell Tower Residence Assisted Living
- [The Perfect Survey - What does it take?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/perfect-survey-what-it-takes/): Professionals working together, building a relationship of trust and cooperation enables Bell Tower Residence to be a leader in assisted living. Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- [Choose a place for your loved one](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/choose-a-place-for-your-loved-one/): Choosing a place where your parent, spouse, or other loved one will live is a nerve-wracking experience. Questions to ask when visiting a residential community.
- [Caregiving: Managing Stress, Burnout, and Self-Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-managing-stress-burnout-and-self-care/): While caregivers make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, the stress, emotional pressure, and physical exhaustion require prioritizing self-care.
- [Therapeutic Approaches for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/therapeutic-approaches-for-people-with-dementia/): People with Alzheimer's and their caregivers can engage in five constructive therapeutic activities to improve their quality of life with dementia.
- [Organ Donor Consent?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/organ-donor-consent/): Your organ donor consent is more difficult to customize because federal guidelines prevent you from stating your wishes as to who should not receive your organs.
- [Cost Savings Tips for Medicare Annual Enrollment](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/cost-savings-tips-for-medicare-annual-enrollment/): Medicare beneficiaries could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing just one element of their coverage: their prescription drug plan.
- [Tips - Medicare Annual Enrollment](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/6-tips-medicare-annual-enrollment/): The six most important things people on Medicare should know to ensure they pick the best Medicare Advantage or prescription drug coverage for their specific needs.
- [Highbrow Humor for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/highbrow-humor-for-caregivers/): Caregiver, may you find JOY in these seven examples of highbrow humor. For more examples of humor Joshua Hehe has heard over the years, visit link on page.
- [Africa - Reflecting on dementia care around the world](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/africa-reflecting-on-dementia-care-around-world/): Berrie Holtzhausen of Dementia Namibia helps raise awareness of dementia care around the world after unchaining Ndjinaa whose tribe kept her chained for 20 years.
- [Caregiver Joey Daley Inspires](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-joey-daley-inspires/): Caregiver Joey, father of three, inspires with weekly YouTube videos while caring for his 66 year old mom, Molly, who lives with Lewy body dementia.
- [Spousal Caregiver Results, New Alzheimer's Guidelines, Lying](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/therapeutic-lying-new-alzheimer-guidelines-dementia-caregivers/): Caregiver articles experts of updated Alzheimer's guidelines, better caregiving outcomes in supportive marriages, therapeutic lying, and more.
- [Caregiver Interview - 3 Tips and a FUN story](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-interview-3-tips-fun-story-15-minutes/): Brenda Avadian, MA, will share caregiver tips and share how she LAUGHED through tears while caring for her late father with Alzheimer’s disease on the Dr. Carol Show tomorrow in Nashville.
- [Tips to Help Families Navigate Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-to-help-families-navigate-alzheimers/): The Alzheimer's Association offers tips to help families reduce tensions and stress while caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's.
- [Article Excerpts for National Family Caregivers Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-for-national-family-caregivers-month/): For National Family Caregivers Month we celebrate with four article excerpts to help caregivers navigate healthcare, times of crisis, hydration, and intimacy.
- [HAPPY 4th of July—Independence Day USA!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/happy-4th-of-july-independence-day-usa/): The US's celebration of Independence holds special memories—with a parade and ice cream and fireworks with a bag of popcorn and a Coke. What do you remember?
- [Article Excerpts - Awe vs Burnout, Caregiving Gratitude, Cognitive Bias](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-awe-vs-burnout-caregiving-gratitude-cognitive-bias/): Article excerpts - Surviving Caregiver Burnout with Awe, Caregiving Gratitude, Cognitive Bias, A Daughter's Song, and Saying the Right Thing During A Crisis.
- [Eight Keys to Confidence, Elder Orphans, Caregiving Language to Uplift](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/eight-keys-to-confidence-elder-orphans-caregiving-language-to-uplift/): Curated Article Excerpts - People with Dementia Can Still Learn, Keys of Truly Confident People, Elder Orphans, FINGER study, and Caregiving Language to Uplift
- [Article Excerpts - Caregivers Planning Less, Five Fingers of Care, Reversing Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-caregivers-planning-less-five-fingers-of-care-reversing-alzheimers/): The Caregiver's Voice curated article excerpts include Northwestern Mutual's C.A.R.E. Study results, each finger's role in the hands of care, improving sleep as we age, and more.
- [How A Caregiver Knows When HELP is Needed](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-a-caregiver-knows-when-help-is-needed/): Caregiver, don't wait to reach your breaking point. You'll need help when you see these warning signs; choose from or combine these caregiving options.
- [Helping Loved Ones Feel Less Guilty](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/helping-loved-ones-feel-less-guilty/): Brenda Avadian reminisces about her father's feelings of being a burden and offers four caregiver tips in a linked article to help loved ones not feel guilty.
- [Caregiver, ASK for Help](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-ask-for-help-before-its-too-late/): Caregiving families, Ask for help before the River of DENIAL flows into the Ocean of Despair; plus, tips for professionals to help families sooner.
- [How I Healed My Relationship With My Mother Before She Died](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-i-healed-my-relationship-with-my-mother-before-she-died/): Author Virginia Simpson, PhD offers 5 tips on how to mend your relationship with your parent before s/he is gone including patience and honesty without blame.
- [Navigating Serious or Chronic Illness with Palliative Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/navigating-serious-illness-with-palliative-care-and-advance-directives/): Palliative care after a diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness can improve quality of life for patients and caregivers with guidance and support.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review of Kayla The Comfort Doll](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-of-kayla-the-comfort-doll/): Kayla provides hours of therapeutic purpose, affection, and nurturing for people with memory impairment due to Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
- [PBS presents Wine, Women, Dementia, and Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/pbs-presents-wine-women-dementia-and-caregiving/): Two dementia family caregivers take a road trip to share stories of love, humor, and devotion with other family caregivers; and Alzheimer's treatment update.
- [Doctor Cooper - Proof of Preventive Alzheimer's Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/doctor-cooper-proof-of-preventive-alzheimers-care/): Seven tips to reduce one's risk of Alzheimer's from a doctor who coined the word aerobics and has been practicing for 60 years and conducting studies for 50.
- [Memory Impairment and Downsizing: 5 Helpful Tips](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/memory-impairment-and-downsizing-5-helpful-tips/): Five tips for helping people with memory impairment and/or dementia downsize before moving include asking for help and making it feel like home. - Chris Seman
- [You Get What You Pay For - Sometimes, Less](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/you-get-what-you-pay-for-sometimes-less/): Sometimes you get what you pay for, other times, less. We don't have the time or energy to look at the value of every transaction. Avadian's Musings reminds us
- [3 Strategies to Help Aging Loved Ones Master their Meds](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/3-strategies-to-help-aging-loved-ones-master-their-meds/): Digital health and virtual care technologies make it easier for families to help loved ones take their prescribed medications. Tip: Explain the purpose of each.
- [TCV's Featured Family Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcvs-featured-family-caregiver/): Family caregiver Paulette Gabourel, primary caregiver for her aging father with cardiovascular disease and sister with MS, took care of her late mother, too.
- [Caregivers Nearing Retirement: House of Cards?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregivers-nearing-retirement-house-of-cards/): As a thirty-plus year investor, I am disturbed by discussions with some very dear friends. Their experience multiplied 100,000 fold contributes to America’s rocky future.
- [Aging - It's Not What You Think](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/aging-its-not-what-you-think/): Residents in a retirement community talk about the upsides of getting older in this 5-minute video - The Blessings of Aging in The New Yorker.
- [Brain Fuel - Ketones in Coconut Oil](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/brain-fuel-ketones-in-coconut-oil/): Fuel For Thought® offers hope for the aging and impaired brain with ketones a source of brain fuel found in cocconut oil.
- [Keeping Love Alive](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/keeping-love-alive/): On average, caregivers devote 20 hours a week to caring for a parent. Keeping love alive becomes a challenge. Tips to balance caregiving with one's love life.
- [Alzheimer's—early detection: Good idea or bad?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-early-detection-good-idea-or-bad/): If you had the option of being tested for Alzheimer's disease before you showed any symptoms (forgetfulness, disorientation) would you want the test?
- [Caregiver asks - What can I do about my abusive dad?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-asks-what-can-i-do-about-my-abusive-dad/): If your father is already striking your mother, his abusive behavior has already gone too far.
- [Seeking Stories from Mobility Aid Users](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/seeking-stories-from-mobility-aid-users/): I tell this story because it's important to emphasize that even at a younger age, we should not be afraid to use mobility devices.
- [Rebecca Doig, Age 31, Pregnant with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/rebecca-doig-age-31-pregnant-with-alzheimers/): Heeding healthcare lessons from around the world will help the U.S. craft better healthcare for our citizens.
- [Caregiver Humor - Bittersweet Reflection](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-humor-bittersweet-reflection/): Despite being driven to the breaking point, caregivers find humor in moments like these when loved ones with dementia comment on what they see in the mirror.
- [An Old-Fashioned Easy-To-Use Caregiver Planner](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/an-old-fashioned-easy-to-use-caregiver-planner/): An old-fashioned paper tool for planning caregiving tasks may be better than remembering a password for online access. Easy. Simply open to the page.
- [How to keep from going under forever](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-to-keep-going-under-forever/): Dr. Richard Taylor lives with dementia and offers TIPS to caregivers and medical personnel on what to do for a loved one with dementia in the hospital.
- [Experts to Answer YOUR CAREGIVING Questions](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/experts-answer-your-caregiving-questions/): For National Alzheimer's Awareness and Family Caregivers Month, four experts will be answering caregivers' questions on Twitter at #ALZchat on November 21, 2014
- [Family Caregiver Victoria Negri and Robert Vaughn in Film](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/family-caregiver-victoria-negri-and-robert-vaughn-in-film/): Gold Star, a deeply insightful caregiver film by 20-something Victoria Negri about her father 65-years her senior who has Parkinson's and aftereffects of stroke
- [How to Reduce Your Risk of Hospital Infections](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-hospital-infections/): Guest article about preventing healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and life-saving tips for caregivers by Roberta Carson, founder of ZaggoCare.
- [Do You Suspect an Alzheimer’s Misdiagnosis?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/what-to-do-when-you-suspect-an-alzheimers-misdiagnosis/): Common reasons for an Alzheimer’s misdiagnoses and what to do if you suspect your loved one was misdiagnosed - guest article by Visiting Angels Homecare
- [Coordinating Family and Professional Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/coordinating-care-with-family-and-professional-caregivers/): Coordinating in-home care requires three areas of preparation including agreeing on scheduling issues in order to insure loved ones feel safe and comfortable.
- [World Alzheimer's Report 2020 - Design, Dignity, and Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/world-alzheimers-report-2020-design-dignity-and-dementia/): Alzheimer's Disease International releases a two-volume report -- designing for the dignity of people with dementia including 87 case studies from 27 countries
- [Can We Truly Train Our Brains?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/can-we-truly-train-our-brains/): Destin Sandlin of Smarter Every Day proves that we can train our brains despite years of programming. His experiment gives hope to people with dementia.
- [Have You Tested Your Own Emergency Response System? Part II](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/have-you-tested-your-own-emergency-response-system-part-ii/): Part II of this two-part article looks at the diagnosis, what I learned, checking insurance coverage, and testing your own emergency response system.
- [A Decade Ago My Brain and Heart Divorced - John Roedel](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/a-decade-ago-my-brain-and-heart-divorced-john-roedel/): John Roedel wrote a beautiful and memorable poem using our anatomy. Stressed caregivers, may you feel comforted by his words that speak to your own life's struggles. Remember to breathe.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - The Conscious Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-conscious-caregiver/): One of the more grounded and realistically approachable books for family caregivers and the professionals who support them.
- [What should we do?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/what-should-we-do/): We need your advice on what we need to do with the caregiving book, "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's. Only seven copies remain.
- [One Step One Goal](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/one-step-one-goal/): What one goal do you have for the year? Brenda Avadian shares 5 of her goals. What one step have you taken with one goal? Make it reasonable enough to achieve it.
- [TCV Book Review - Hospice Tails](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-hospice-tails/): Hospice Tails: The Animal Companions who Journey with Hospice Patients and their Families by Debra L. Stang is a short easy-to-read book of 14 stories.
- [Last Will and Embezzlement](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/last-will-and-embezzlement/): The film, Last Will and Embezzlement (elder abuse) was inspired by the true-life events in the family of writer and producer Pamela Glasner, whose parents’ life savings were embezzled.
- [Reliving Memories of My Father's Island Adventure](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/video-reliving-memories-of-my-fathers-island-adventure/): My father living with dementia flew to Catalina Island. I recall his unexpected adventure 27 years later with my own Channel Islands visit to Santa Cruz.
- [Aging Greatly as a Caregiver—It's a Marathon](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/aging-greatly-as-a-caregiver-marathon/): Next month, I'll be speaking at Aging Greatly, an annual conference sponsored by John Knox Village Foundation of Pompano Beach, Florida.
- [Caregivers, time to create our own HUMOR](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregivers-time-to-create-our-own-humor/): As a long-time cat lover this cat's expression made me smile and started me thinking of funny captions. Caregiver, what funny caption goes through your mind?
- [Electrical Safety for Seniors](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/electrical-safety-for-seniors/): Although May was Electrical Safety month, the Electrical Safety Foundation International urges us to be safe year long.
- [On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin! Reflections on Years Past](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/on-wisconsin-on-wisconsin-reflections-of-years-past/): Our memories anchor us, they give us identity, and when we forget we need to rest in order to recover from an intense brain workout.
- [The Caregiver Toolkit VIDEO](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-caregiver-toolkit-video/): In this pilot episode, Canadian Josephine Tite helps two caregivers use savoring from a series of tools in The Caregiver Toolkit creating positive outcomes.
- [Nurse Marcia Atkinson Had a Suspicion Something was Wrong](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/nurse-marcia-atkinson-had-a-suspicion-something-was-wrong/): A year before nurse Marcia Atkinson retired, she knew something was wrong. She was too busy and then she learned she had Parkinson's. Now she's helping others.
- [Excerpts—Sandwiched Caregivers, Global Dementia Attitudes...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-sandwiched-caregivers-attitudes-toward-dementia-crushing-costs-aging-in-place/): Article excerpts: sandwiched caregivers, global attitudes toward dementia, a mom's Lewy body dementia documentary, the surprising high costs of aging in place.
- [People with dementia are helping themselves and caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/people-with-dementia-are-helping-themselves-and-caregivers/): Dementia Alliance International offers classes for and by people with dementia on what to expect after a diagnosis, talking with one's doctor and family.
- [My Solace in Times of Challenge](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/my-solace-in-times-of-challenge-2/): The Inner Home - My Solace in Times of Challenge intrigued me and gave my life and my journey of caregiving Mom, a renewed interest and purpose - Liza Johnson
- [Brenda Avadian to read at Vroman’s](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/brenda-avadian-to-read-at-vromans/): 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.
- [TCV Book Review - Inside the Dementia Epidemic](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-inside-the-dementia-epidemic/): Martha Stettinius - Inside the Dementia EpidemicMartha Stettinius' Inside the Dementia Epidemic--A Daughter's Memoir is a deeply personal account of her fractured relationship with her mother--from when her mother threw her out of her house through her five-year journey of caregiving.
- [Waltzing with Alzheimer's — Review of Caregiver book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/waltzing-with-alzheimers-caregiver-book-review/): A touching memoir by an adventurous and youthful retired history professor who fell in love with a widow who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
- [Caregivers and Advance Health Directives](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregivers-and-advance-health-directives/): Your living will or advance healthcare directives are one of among four estate-planning documents for caregiving families. There are three parts to consider.
- [Canadian Caregiver's Dad Made Life Hell](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/canadian-caregivers-dad-made-life-hell/): The Caregiver's Voice offers advice to caregiver who writes: My father made my life Hell. How do I forgive and forget as this is almost obsessively occupying my mind?
- [Ask TCV - How do I get my aunt with dementia assessed?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-how-do-i-get-my-aunt-with-dementia-assessed-2/): Canadian Caregiver asks, "How do I go about having my 93-year old aunt with dementia assessed?" The Caregiver's Voice offers options to maintain independence.
- [The Caregiver's Voice—Hiatus to Volunteer for Humanity](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-voice-hiatus-to-volunteer-for-humanity/): The Caregiver's Voice will be on hiatus while volunteering with the American Red Cross. How many of the Red Cross' values do we as caregivers hold dear?
- [Make a Bucket List for the Year](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/make-a-bucket-list-for-the-year/): Choose to have one new experience every month. I'll write about these adventures throughout the year... With a ZEST for life amidst the busyness.
- [Genetic and Test for Alzheimer’s — Do You Want to Know?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/genetic-testing-and-test-for-alzheimers/): To test or not to test. Do you really want to know? What are the consequences of genetic testing and a test for Alzheimer's?
- [Ask TCV - Need visitors for friend with dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-visitors-for-friend-with-dementia/): Long-distance Friends seeking visitors for their friend with dementia.
- [Long-term Care Insurance, Memory-boosting Font, Herpes, Crisis of the Heart](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-long-term-care-insurance-memory-boosting-font-herpes-crisis-of-the-heart/): The Caregiver's Voice Curated Excerpts include diverse topics from a memory-boosting font and revisiting Alzheimer's to the herpes virus and long-term care.
- [Article Excerpts on Alzheimer's Treatments, Swallowing Tips and more](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-articles-on-alzheimer-treatments-swallowing-tips/): Article excerpts from the Tree of Knowledge - the future of Alzheimer's treatments, doctor's compassion, tips for swallowing difficulties, RAISE, AI sound app.
- [5 Ways to Be a Great Caregiver for Your Elderly Parents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/5-ways-to-be-a-great-caregiver-for-your-elderly-parents/): Five tips for caregivers caring for their elderly parents - respect their independence (option: invest in a medical alert system), be encouraging, and more.
- [We're Ingesting Microplastics, Medicare Annual Enrollment Tips, Nursing Homes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/were-ingesting-microplastics-medicare-annual-enrollment-tips-nursing-homes/): "Drink water," they said; now we're consuming microplastics... plus excerpts on Medicare Annual Enrollment, a new Alzheimer's drug, and the case for cursive.
- [Change of Pace for Caregivers - LIVE Cams of Animals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/change-of-pace-for-caregivers-live-cams-of-animals/): Enjoy a virtual caregiver respite viewing the live cameras of animals at the San Diego Zoo. If possible, view later with your care recipient.
- [A Day In A Caregiver's LIFE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-day-in-a-caregivers-life/): Caregiver Sheri Zschocher cares for her husband with Alzheimer's while working full time. And then she broke her foot and her mom died shortly after.
- [Dispose of Unneeded Medications](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/dispose-of-uneeded-medications/): Ridding the home of unused, expired, or unneeded medications, helps to prevent the drugs from falling into the wrong hands. The DEA coordinates National Prescription Drug Take-Back events
- [Prescription Drug Safety Plan to Prevent Misuse and Abuse](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/prescription-drug-safety-plan-to-prevent-misuse-and-abuse/): This holiday season and in the New Year, securely store medications to protect family, friends, and those in your care from prescription drug misuse and abuse.
- [Three Steps to Medication Safety During the Holidays](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/three-steps-to-medication-safety-during-the-holidays/): Carmen Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh of AWARxE offers three tips to help caregivers safely deal with medications including safely storing, tracking and disposing.
- [FIRE! Quick! What really matters?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/fire-quick-what-really-matters/): When the fire is getting close and you have to evacuate, you really get a feel for what matters in life. The lessons are the same for caregiving.
- [Caregiver Inspiration - Living with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-inspiration-living-with-alzheimers-videos/): Four short films on Living with Alzheimer's commissioned by David Shenk include A Place Called Pluto and De 'mem'bunce (The Remembrance).
- [Article Excerpts for Busy Caregivers for World Alzheimer's Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-for-busy-caregivers-for-world-alzheimers-month/): Curated article excerpts include medications that may speed up cognitive decline, legal and financial links, home-modification tips, self-care sabotage.
- [Resource Guide for Dementia Care in Facilities](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/resource-guide-for-dementia-care-in-facilities/): Valuable guide for families and staff caring for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, including care issues in the late and final stages.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - No Saints Around Here](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-no-saints-around-here/): A beautifully written chronology of caregiving by Susan Allen Toth during the last months of her husband's life with Parkinson's type dementia.
- [Strategies for Caregivers - Lewy body disease webinar](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/strategies-for-caregivers-lewy-body-disease-webinar/): Lewy Body Dementia Association to host a webinar - Caring for the Caregiver, Strategies for Healthy Living and Coping Link: Lewy Body Dementia Symptom Checklist
- [Review of Emerald Brand Facial Tissue and Toilet Paper](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-emerald-brand-facial-tissue-and-toilet-paper/): The Caregiver's Voice Review found Emerald Brand's sugarcane bagasse and bamboo facial tissues and toilet paper to be long-lasting and strong with no lint.
- [REVIEW of Connectivities Activities for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-connectivities-activities-for-people-with-dementia/): Connectivities.us brings caregivers for people with dementia, well-thought out and eight fun activities each month. You and your loved one deserve some FUN.
- [Sleep and Dementia, Older Caregiver Depression, Pomodoro Technique](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/sleep-dementia-older-caregiver-depression-pomodoro-technique/): Article excerpts include—too much/little sleep raises dementia risk, caregiver depression, Pomodoro your tasks, Boomers grieving lifestyle lost, and why autopsy
- [Excerpts for Busy Caregivers Who Want Important Details](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-aging-gracefully-fraudulent-research-women-long-covid-sex-and-elders/): Article excerpts include fraud in Alzheimer's research, aging gracefully with Paul McCartney, returning to retirement communities, women and long-COVID.
- [Young at Heart and Speeding](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/young-at-heart-and-speeding/): Humor for caregivers--CafePress.com offers two bumper stickers--Young at Heart and Speeding that brings to mind one of Brenda Avadian's questionable adventures.
- [Book Review - Walk Her Up the Stairs by Loretta Fox](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/book-review-walk-her-up-the-stairs-by-loretta-fox/): An inspirational memoir built around the author’s poems while she kept a promise to her late father and lovingly cared for her judgmental mother at home.
- [One Day You or Your Loved One Will Have Had One or Need One](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/one-day-you-or-your-loved-one-will-have-had-one-or-need-one/): Brenda Avadian shares her second colonoscopy experience - preparing for, awareness during the procedure, and surprising outcomes. Should you get one?
- [TCV Review - Dementia Handbook](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-review-dementia-handbook/): The Living Well with Dementia Handbook - start compiling information in one place where you and other caregivers and medical personnel can conveniently access
- [Elder Abuse in Our Nursing Homes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/elder-abuse-in-our-nursing-homes/): Amber Paley writes: Nine out of ten nursing homes are understaffed--one of the leading causes of abuse and neglect in facilities.
- [Caregiving Woes - Abuse of the Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-woes-abuse-of-the-caregiver/): A rarely addressed topic of elder abuse reversal where the caregiver is abused by the care recipient. Long-term care insurer ALTCP.org sheds light.
- [When should a person with dementia stop driving?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/when-should-a-person-with-dementia-stop-driving/): Must a person diagnosed with dementia give up driving? During this 2-hour Alzheimer's Speaks radio interview, professionals and those diagnosed discuss driving.
- [Excerpts—Delaying Dementia, Two Life Views, Cyclic Breathing](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-of-excerpts-of-delaying-dementia-two-life-views-cyclic-breathing-boomers-nursing-homes/): Seven excerpts: two life views, boomers living alone, nursing homes closing, dementia signs, exercise delays MCI, and cyclic breathing for stress reduction.
- [TCV Book Review - Solace](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-solace/): Solace, a caregiver book provides a wealth of information to be used as a resource guide for communication tips and strategies.
- [Videos for Family Caregivers Thriving while Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/2-videos-family-caregivers-thriving-while-caregiving/): Caregiving is a labor of love, while the stress can lead to family caregivers' illnesses and depression. Be informed. Take action with small steps to thrive.
- [Jeanne Lee - Living LIFE with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/jeanne-lee-living-life-with-alzheimers/): Jeanne Lee has been living with Alzheimer's disease for 21 years. Despite the challenges, she travels, spends time with family, and speaks internationally.
- [Alzheimer's Disease and the Orange](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/alzheimers-disease-and-the-orange/): The orange which weighs about 5 oz (140 grams) represents the difference between a healthy brain and one with Alzheimer's. View the video and #sharetheorange
- [Impact on Family Caregivers providing Care for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/impact-on-family-caregivers-providing-care-for-people-with-dementia/): New report released by AARP and United Hospital Fund offers recommendations for stressed caregivers caring for loved ones with dementia.
- [Rx DISPOSAL](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/rx-disposal/): Tips to properly disposing prescription medications--disposal units at law enforcement agencies, your doctor's office haz mat receptacle, or AARP's guidelines.
- [Predictors of Alzheimer's / Dementia and Caregiver Support](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-predictors-of-alzheimers-dementia-and-caregiver-support/): Dementia predictors, including personality traits, caregiver support, an accurate Alzheimer's blood test, caregiver support in ICU, and problem vision.
- [Essential Alzheimer’s Education](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/essential-alzheimers-education/): Detection, diagnosis, and the best ways to care for a person with Alzheimer's who finds it difficult to express thoughts and emotions and to perform daily activities.
- [Home safety precautions for families living with dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/home-safety-precautions-for-families-living-with-dementia/): Caregiver tips to ensure home safety for families living with dementia. Griswold Home Care panel of experts share on webinar summarized by Diane Walker.
- [Our Parents Never Die - Reflecting Upon Memories](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/our-parents-never-die-reflecting-upon-memories/): While our loved ones with dementia forget, our memories of them keep them alive. Sometimes, I wonder how they would react, today.
- [Myths of Eye Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/myths-of-eye-care/): Eye Care America recently dispels five common myths about eye care including reading in dim light, using the computer, and when an eye exam is necessary.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - STRESS Pandemic](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-stress-pandemic/): Caregivers are one of the most stressed populations there is. Paul Huljich's book, STRESS Pandemic offers nine steps we can take to reduce the stress in our lives.
- [To the Person in the Starbucks Parking Lot: I'm Sorry](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/to-the-person-in-the-starbucks-parking-lot-im-sorry/): Lost in thought, caregiver for his mother with dementia, Matt Perrin writes a letter to the person who waited to park next to him in a Starbucks parking lot.
- [What's behind the 12 Days of Christmas?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/avadians-musings-whats-behind-the-12-days-of-christmas/): Does the 12 Days of Christmas Carol have a secret meaning for church members? Avadian muses about stories becoming fact or unveiling truths after a time.
- [Lisa Genova's TED Talk - Alzheimer's Resistant Brain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/lisa-genovas-ted-talk-alzheimers-resistant-brain/): An easy-to-follow explanation with illustrations of how Alzheimer's manifests in the brain and what we can do to prevent it (beyond DNA and age).
- [Alzheimer's Numbers - A Look Back to the Future, Now](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/alzheimers-numbers-a-look-back-to-the-future-now/): While there is not yet a cure for Alzheimer's and despite our aging population, the number of people living with Alzheimer's is lower than the estimated figures from two decades earlier.
- [The 25th Anniversary of "Where's my shoes?"](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-25th-anniversary-of-wheres-my-shoes/): Reflecting on 25 years since the first hardcover edition of "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's was published. Includes excerpts.
- [Excerpts—Loneliness, Benefits, Alcohol, Sensors, Brain Fog](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-loneliness-suicide-benefits-unused-alcohol-sensors-and-brain-fog/): Six article excerpts—hacking loneliness from heartbreak, not enough alcohol may lead to dementia, motion sensors, and combat inflation with missed benefits.
- [Nancy Nelson – What’s Next after Alzheimer’s?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/nancy-nelson-whats-next-after-alzheimers/): Brave "worrier," Nancy Nelson believes "everything will be okay" after receiving the shocking diagnosis of Alzheimer's. (Includes advice for doctors.)
- [Review of Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-finding-sanctuary-in-the-midst-of-alzheimers/): Dr. Shulman's Finding Sanctuary in the Midst of Alzheimer's guides churches interested in an active ministry to serve caregivers of spouses and parents.
- [File Memories in your Brain ... like a File Drawer?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/similarities-file-memories-in-brain-and-file-drawer/): With an estimate 100 billion brain cells, our brains retain memories in much the same way we file away hard copies of information in our file cabinets or in folders on our computers.
- [NEW Prevention Benefits from Medicare](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/new-prevention-benefits-from-medicare/): Medicare has launched a new preventive care campaign that includes improved resources for caregivers.
- [Perennials, Aging at Home, State of Caregiving, and "Integrative Complexity"](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-excerpts-perennials-aging-at-home-and-state-of-caregiving/): Curated article excerpts include the State of Caregiving, "Perennials" not seniors, Aging at Home, and "Integrative Complexity" for success in life.
- [Black Friday Sales - Are they worth it?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/black-friday-cyber-monday-sales-are-they-worth-it/): Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are worth it for retailers. But for consumers Brenda Avadian of The Caregiver's Voice recommends a different approach.
- [How the Kitten Stole Christmas](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/how-the-kitten-stole-christmas/): Kitten Stole Christmas Video: Whether you're naughty or nice; thankfully, there's someone who will forgive you. Sign up for The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter
- ["I was born a caregiver" - Gary Joseph LeBlanc](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/i-was-born-a-caregiver/): At age 2, Gary Joseph LeBlanc had to keep an eye on his 12-year old sister, and then he cared for his late father with Alzheimer's, and his mom with dementia.
- [Skip the Treasure Hunt – Give Your Family a Roadmap!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/skip-the-treasure-hunt-give-your-family-a-roadmap/): Guest author, Terry Doherty, shares details of her mother's gift - a detailed roadmap of her estate plan to reduce confusion while grieving her death.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Don Mc Cormick](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-don-mc-cormick/): Don Mc Cormick -The Caregiver's Voice Lewy body dementia Caregiver of the Month cares for his wife Marie with Parkinson’s disease with Lewy body dementia
- [Attention to Cleanliness Could Save Your LIFE!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/attention-to-cleanliness-could-save-your-life/): Attention to cleanliness in healthcare settings and in your own home and telling the truth about your symptoms could save your and your loved one's life!
- [Want to remember? Break Your Routine.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/mix-up-your-daily-routine/): Christina Chartrand of Senior Helpers offers five tips to help us break our routines so we can remember - from what we eat to where we go.
- [Have You Tested Your Own Emergency Response System? Part I](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/have-you-tested-your-own-emergency-response-system-part-i-of-ii/): Caregiver, self-care is critical. If you don't take care of yourself, who will? Last month, I had what I thought was a vision-related medical emergency. I panicked. Then I began to act. This is Part I of II. What happened to my eye? Panic. For two days, I brushed away fruit flies. Except, there were
- [To Wear or Not to Wear Socks to Bed for a Good Night's Sleep](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/wear-socks-to-bed-for-a-good-nights-sleep/): Sleeping with socks in a cooler room may prevent night sweats and help you get a solid night of rest while helping your brain's glial cells delay dementia.
- [When a Loved One has Alzheimer’s - Your Home Safety Guide
](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/when-a-loved-one-has-alzheimers-your-home-safety-guide
/): Safety precautions make living at home easier and ensure that your loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia is protected. Alzheimer’s safety steps to prevent wandering and make the home a safer environment
- [Caregiver, Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-give-yourself-the-gift-of-self-care/): Caregiver, if you don't take care of yourself, who will? You work hard, now it's time for a change of pace—you choose, what will re-energize you.
- [How to choose a home aide](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/how-to-choose-a-home-aide-2/): Four considerations in hiring a home aide including whether or not to hire directly or through an agency to allow loved ones to live independently and give caregivers respite
- [Diverse Article Excerpts for Busy Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/diverse-article-excerpts-for-busy-caregivers/): Balance safety with dignity, one-stop Alzheimer's disease resource, older workers fighting back, burden of caregiving, COVID survivors and brain disorders.
- [Excerpts—Preserving Cognition, Flavonols, Shadowing, Youth](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-preserving-cognition-flavonols-alzheimers-shadowing-returning-to-youth/): Flavonols reduce cognitive loss as does a recently approved Alzheimer's drug. Reverse aging—researchers have found the clue. Alzheimer's shadowing.
- [Mick Carmody – Selfless Service Spanning the Globe](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/mick-carmody-selfless-service-spanning-the-globe/): Diagnosed with frontotemporal lobe dementia, Australian-based Mick Carmody spiraled down before rising up to support people with dementia, worldwide.
- [Jan Ford - FTD is NOT the End of the World](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/jan-ford-ftd-is-not-the-end-of-the-world/): After Jan Ford was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in her 40s, she withdrew then started anew - spoke at the WHO conference in Geneva and got married.
- [VOICES with Dementia - Where are they now?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/voices-with-dementia-where-are-they-now/): This is The Caregiver's Voice third December overview of our featured VOICES with Dementia. Read about several randomly selected people with dementia.
- [Enterprising Businessman Navigates Life with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/enterprising-businessman-navigates-life-with-dementia/): New Zealander, Alister Robertson, husband and father of four, suspected Alzheimer's. Today, he works, advocates, and attends an adult day program.
- [Honored Scotsman, James McKillop, Lives with Multi-Infarct Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/honored-scotsman-james-mckillop-lives-with-multi-infarct-dementia/): Living with multi-infarct dementia caused by TIAs, James McKillop of Scotland was honored by the Queen, speaks in Osaka, and offers insights to caregivers.
- [The Language of Dementia - PWD & PWoD?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-language-of-dementia-pwd-pwod/): Reducing the stigma of dementia with a twist and a bit of humor. If a person with dementia is a PWD what is a person without dementia? A PWoD!
- [WISDOM of the Ages - too much information?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/wisdom-of-the-ages-too-much-information/): We're awash in so much information, we're forgetting more than we can remember. Could this be dementia? Caregivers can digest only so much information at a time.
- [Caregivers' Stories - Dealing with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregivers-stories-dealing-with-alzheimers/): Brenda Avadian was invited by HuffPost Live as part of Stories Of Caregivers Dealing With Alzheimer's. She shared her Diamond TIP for Caregivers.
- [Avadian's Musings - Anti-Aging, is it possible?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/avadians-musings-anti-aging-is-it-possible/): Do anti-aging products work to erase the wrinkles of our lives? Or are we just like the Emperor with no clothes?
- [There's No Information for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/theres-no-information-for-caregivers/): What do you mean there's no information for caregivers? Thousands of caregiver books, blogs, and articles have been written. Advce: Don't reinvent; collaborate.
- [Ask TCV—Tips for Accidental Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-tips-for-accidental-caregivers/): Brenda Avadian, MA, Caregiver Spokesperson and Coach answers three questions about caring for a loved one with dementia.
- [Ten Time-Saving Tech Tips - David Pogue](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/ten-time-saving-tech-tips-david-pogue/): Time is limited for caregivers. David Pogue's 10 time-saving tips for technology will save you hours this year--easy scrolling down webpages, texting shortcuts, and more.
- [TCV Inspiration - Louie Schwartzberg's TED talk](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/louie-schwartzberg-ted-talk/): Louie Schwartzberg delivers a TED talk that inspires. View his breathtaking photography then listen to a child share wisdom and to the words of an elder
- [Diagnosing Dementia - Look Over Your Doctor's Shoulder](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/diagnosing-dementia-look-over-your-doctors-shoulder/): Two valuable resources for caregiving families and medical professionals diagnosing cognitive impairment caused by MCI or dementia - Be sure to download both.
- [Try to Remember—Living On in One's Heart and Memory](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/try-to-remember-living-on-in-ones-heart-and-memory/): Loved ones who have passed live on for as long as we remember. April 1 marks the 30th anniversary of my mother's passing and I reminisce.
- [A New Model for Taking Care of Caregivers from Italy with Love](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/a-new-model-for-taking-care-of-caregivers-from-italy-with-love/): The Sente-Mente® model of care debuts in America on April 18. Caregivers will be empowered to reduce stress with skills that improve self-care and care for loved ones with dementia.
- [The 5 Most-Viewed Articles for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/5-most-viewed-articles-for-caregivers/): 5 of the top 10 most-viewed caregiver articles U.S. News & World Report Health, Caring.com, and EzineArticles, including caregiver dementia and hoarding.
- [What would I ask Mom if she were still living?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/what-would-i-ask-mom-if-she-were-still-living/): My mother died at age 72. I was still in my early 30s - shortchanged from a mother's lifetime of wisdom. These are the questions I'd like to ask her, today.
- [A Unique View of Your WORTH - What Value?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/unique-view-of-your-worth-what-value/): CAUTION - How you value products and services will change after you take a back-door peek at your own worth and why negotiations may no longer be necessary.
- [A Caregiver and Secretary General—Magical Moments in Italy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-caregiver-and-secretary-general-magical-moments-in-italy/): Reach beyond your caregiving boundaries and you too may be gifted as I was in Italy with Caregiver Mauretta B. and the Alzheimer's Secretary General, Mario P.
- [Nili, a Care-Coordination Digital Solution for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/nili-a-care-coordination-digital-solution-for-caregivers/): Dr. Ashkan Vaziri, Founder and CEO shares news that BioSensics developed a digital solution for older adults and caregivers with a $3,000,000 NIH grant.
- [If It Weren't for the Dates on a Calendar, Caregivers...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/if-it-werent-for-the-dates-on-a-calendar-caregivers/): Caregivers would never take a break if it weren't for the holidays. Includes ideas on how to take energizing holiday breaks throughout the year.
- [Planning for Incapacity](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/planning-for-incapacity/): Planning for Incapacity with a trust, durable power of attorney, advance directive, and beneficiary designations. Guest post by Elder Law Attorney Christine Brown
- [Lessons from a 41-Year-Old Orphan](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/lessons-from-a-41-year-old-orphan-20-years-ago/): Reflecting on my parents' legacy and applying their three important financial lessons, give me peace of mind.
- [Medicine Safety for Seniors](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/medicine-safety-for-seniors/): Seven Tips for safe and appropriate use of Over the Counter (OTC) Medicines for people sixty and over and caregivers.
- [Caregiver Respite to Survive Any Time of the Year](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregiver-respite-for-survival-anytime-of-the-year/): Make time for the small pleasures in life. Brenda Avadian's recent visit to the Enchanted Forest of Light was restorative. Consider it a caregiver respite.
- [TCV Book Review - Books that Engage and Comfort](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-books-that-engage-and-comfort/): I wish I had these interactive picture and large print books by Schneider and Drapac at Shadowbox—for memory impaired adults while caring for my father.
- [Article Excerpts—4 Reasons to be Thankful](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-4-reasons-to-be-thankful/): There is much to be thankful for this holiday season, including Grace the Robot, Talk Therapy, Medicare, and Holiday Purees.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Home Hospice Navigation](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-home-hospice-navigation/): Many still don't understand the real purpose of hospice. Judith Sands clarifies what it is, who its for, the personnel involved, and more for caregivers.
- [Alzheimer's, Sleep Apnea, Psychedelics, Ageism, Retirement](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-brain-psychedelics-alzheimers-sleep-apnea-healthcare-parkinsons-ageism-retirement-after-60/): Psychedelics may positively affect the brain, healthcare ageism, prepare for retirement after 60, comfort foods and sleep apnea vs. Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
- [Pharmacist Robert Bowles Engages Life with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/pharmacist-robert-bowles-engages-life-with-dementia/): After early retirement as a pharmacist and a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia, Robert Bowles serves as an advocate and mentor. His parents also had dementia.
- [Mary Howard Read - You Don't Look Like You Have Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/mary-howard-read-you-dont-look-like-you-have-alzheimers/): Mary Howard Read lives with younger-onset Alzheimer's and stays active as a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association while traveling with her best friend, Mom.
- [What is it about caregiver guilt?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-is-it-about-caregiver-guilt/): Help for #caregivers who become paralyzed by guilt. Letting go of caregiver guilt with humor until Guilticide comes on the market.
- [Singer Naomi Judd Answers Questions about Pain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/singer-naomi-judd-answers-questions-about-pain/): Visitors to The Caregiver’s Voice website had the opportunity to ask Country Music Singer Naomi Judd questions about pain management.
- [My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's  - A video tribute](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/my-fathers-walk-through-alzheimers-a-video-tribute/): My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's - A video tribute to Martin Avadian, who lived with Alzheimer's from age 86 until he passed at age 90 in early 2001.
- [TCV Book Review - Entering the Blue Stone](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-entering-the-blue-stone/): Author Molly Best Tinsley narrates the Best family's unique adventures from her youth through the end of her parents' lives with Parkinson's and dementia.
- [Article Excerpts - What is Caregiving? | AI in Healthcare | Food for Dysphagia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-defined-reduce-dementia-risk-ai-in-healthcare/): The Caregiver's Voice curated article excerpts: What is Caregiving? | AI in Healthcare | Food for Swallowing Disorders | WHOs Guidelines Reducing Dementia Risks
- [Caregiver Tips for Pureeing Meals for One with Dysphagia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-tips-pureeing-meals-for-dysphagia/): Author Diane Wolff offers 8 steps for caregivers to easily make palatable purees for one who cannot swallow due to dsyphagia - includes a few bonus tips.
- [Caregiver How Tos - Managing Time Preparing Pureed Meals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-how-tos-managing-time-preparing-pureed-meals/): Diane Wolff, author and former caregiver, offers resources for busy caregivers to manage their time when preparing pureed meals in a Dysphagia Kitchen.
- [The Diamond Tip is a Caregiver's Best Friend](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-diamond-tip-is-a-caregivers-best-friend/): Avadian's Diamond Tip for Caregivers Video is one of two tips that give caregivers a strong start to thrive. Hint: The Golden Rule is not enough
- [The Death of Common Sense](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-death-of-common-sense/): Common Sense lived a long life based on sound principles but was weakened by ther ravages of overbearing federal and state regulations and died.
- [Faith in an Unconventional Approach to Find Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/faith-in-an-unconventional-approach-to-find-care/): Sharona Hoffman finds faith in an unconventional approach to find in-home care for her elder father through Craigslist. She offers a five-point checklist.
- [SOL or Science of Light Explores Mal-illumination and SAD](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/mal-illumination-and-sad-at-science-of-light-sol/): Seasonal Affective Disorder affects millions of people during the shorter days of fall and winter who natural sunlight or full-spectrum lighting.
- [Extra Weight and Elder Trauma, Dementia Risk, Daily Coffee](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-dementia-risk-a-little-extra-weight-elder-trauma-falls-coffee/): Three article excerpts about dementia for World Alzheimer's Month; plus, Elder Trauma, Benefits of Drinking Coffee, and Excess Weight May Actually be Good.
- [TCV Humor - links to 3 funny videos](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-humor-links-to-3-funny-videos/): Three videos to bring smiles to caregivers. 1. Memory - spoof by Pam Peterson 2. Old Rock Star Songs spoof by Tim Hawkins. 3. Senior Synchronized Swimming
- [Aging – Why are we afraid of it?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/aging-why-are-we-so-afraid-of-it/): Why are we so afraid of aging? The harder we try to look younger on the outside, the more stressed we are, inside; which makes us look older on the outside.
- [WARNING - Relative in Distress Scams](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/warning-relative-in-distress-scams/): “Relative in Distress” telephone scams targeting U.S. Citizens from within and outside of the U.S. are on the rise. 10 Tips to avoid being the target of fraud.
- [There’s Nothing Funny about Caregiving… Oh yes, there is!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiving-humor-if-we-dont-laugh-we-will-cry/): Caregiver self-care helps build strength, in order to find the joy and laugh at this mistaken-identity encounter with my father's doctor.
- [Ask The Caregiver's Voice - Support Groups for Men?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-the-caregivers-voice-support-groups-for-men/): Eugene (Gene) Conrad, facilitator for a men's caregiver support group, asked The Caregiver's Voice if we knew of any other all-male caregiver support groups for Alzheimer's disease.
- [A New Way to Get Involved in Medical Research](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/a-new-way-to-get-involved-in-medical-research/): A New Way to Get Involved in clinical trials through Antidote Technologies easy-to-use platform.
- [Personal Safety Tech for Home Healthcare Workers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/personal-safety-tech-for-home-healthcare-workers/): KATANA is a personal safety device that attaches to the back of a smartphone to give healthcare workers three options for safety when entering a client's home.
- [Excerpts—Driving & Dementia, Alzheimer’s Vaccines, Robots](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-driving-with-dementia-robots-medicare-benefits-for-long-term-care-alzheimer-vaccines/): Article excerpts include two guides—Medicare benefits and driving with dementia; caregiving robots, a life journey with dementia, and Alzheimer's vaccines.
- [Reducing Holiday Stress with Memory Impaired Loved Ones](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/reducing-holiday-stress-with-memory-impaired-loved-ones/): Family caregiver tips for helping loved ones with dementia enjoy the holidays and beyond from Dr. Philip D. Sloane's new book, The Alzheimer's Medical Advisor.
- [The Caregiver's Voice—Change in Publication Schedule](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-voice-change-in-publication-schedule/): "Less is more," a paradox in a world that is constantly demanding your attention. The Caregiver's Voice is making a change for our 25th Anniversary.
- [What to Do? Continue What I Know or Explore What Moves Me?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-to-do-continue-what-i-know-or-explore-what-moves-me/): Being away has made me ponder the question - do I want to continue blogging weekly about caregiving for people with dementia?
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Sheri Zschocher](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-sheri-zschocher/): Recognized as The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month with a Heart of Gold, Sheri Zschocher has openly shared the highs and lows of spousal caregiving.
- [Call for Caregiver Nominations - Alzheimer's Whisperer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/call-for-caregiver-nominations-alzheimers-whisperer/): Is there a caregiver in your life who is providing the kind of care that deserves recognition? Is there an Alzheimer's Whisperer amidst your staff?
- [The Caregiver's Voice Celebrates 25 Years!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-caregivers-voice-celebrates-25-years/): Like a caregiver, I keep plugging away. The years pass and I neglect to celebrate milestones. And this one is a BIGGIE. The Caregiver's Voice is 25 years old!
- [Excerpts—In-Home Tech, Depression Test, Caregiver Stress, Divorce](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/technology-aging-at-home-depression-self-test-caregiving-stress/): Excerpts for caregivers on topics from caregiver stress and a self-administered depression assessment to divorcing elders and technology for aging at home.
- [Book Review—The Gift of Empathy—Helping Others Feel Valued](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/book-review-the-gift-of-empathy-helping-others-feel-valued/): An easy-to-refer to guide of the gift of empathy that will help all relationships; especially, caregiving families to find the strength to keep on caring.
- [Ask TCV: Will I survive as a caregiver?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-will-i-survive-as-a-caregiver/): Caring for my father drove wedges between my sister, brother, and me. To survive, thrive, and find JOY along the way, caregivers need to start doing 3 things
- [Melatonin - Waking Up to the Facts](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/melatonin-waking-up-to-the-facts/): The public is still pretty much in the dark when it comes to melatonin. Some doctors spread inaccurate information about this chemical our bodies produce...
- [Alzheimer's research - triple-edged sword](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-research-triple-edged-sword/): We must proceed with caution when celebrating the progress of Alzheimer's research. Article explores three sharp edges such as is it dementia or something else?
- [The Caregiver's Voice Harvests Videos in Abe's Garden](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-caregivers-voice-harvests-videos-in-abes-garden/): For the busy caregiver, Abe's Garden provides short FAQ and other informative videos to guide caregivers caring for people with dementia.
- [A Care Revolution: Inside Canada’s First Dementia Village](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/a-care-revolution-inside-canadas-first-dementia-village/): We look forward to having more places that allow people with dementia to live with purpose and dignity, featuring normal day-to-day life, such as The Village.
- [Excerpts—Living Well with Dementia and Dutch Dementia Design](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-dutch-dementia-design-alzheimers-blood-test-living-well/): An NZ architect finds inspiration in the Dutch designs for dementia care, blood test for Alzheimer's, preventing falls, ASA's "Dementia and Living Well"
- [Acting FAST for Stroke](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/fast-for-stroke/): Acting FAST for stroke can make a big difference in our family members' and friends' lives. Following the simple FAST guidelines may even save a loved one's life.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - A Gift of Love](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-a-gift-of-love-book/): Tony Cointreau of the French liqueur family, offers caregivers tips, including to listen and give choices, based on his work at a hospice run by Mother Teresa.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Our Dementia Diary](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-our-dementia-diary-book/): Our Dementia Diary: Irene, Alzheimer's and Me is a remarkably honest love story of a UK-based LGBT couple dealing with loss due to dementia.
- [TCV Review - Mom's Meals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-review-moms-meals/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews Mom's Meals - offering convenient healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for home-bound and even busy families.
- [Caregiving in the US, Video Chat Fatigue, Reentry Crash, Increase Your Clarity](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-in-the-us-video-chat-fatigue-increase-your-clarity/): Five article excerpts to help us be more aware and to make our lives better - Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, Tips for Caregivers for People with Dementia...
- [Reconsidering the Need for Long-Term Care Insurance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/will-you-benefit-from-long-term-care-insurance/): Revisiting the need for Long-Term Care Insurance—will you need it? Should you get it? How many years on average do people need to pay for care? The details.
- [Take Full Advantage of New Medicare Benefits](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/take-full-advantage-of-new-medicare-benefits/): The Affordable Care Act provides new benefits for seniors as it expands the Medicare coverage that they already have. The Health Care Service Corporation offers tips.
- [Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Fraud](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/protecting-yourself-and-your-loved-ones-from-fraud/): There are many types of elder fraud committed daily. Protect yourself and your loved ones from scams by following these ten fraud-prevention tips.
- [Like Father, Like Husband—A Caregiver Reflects](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/like-father-like-husband-a-caregiver-reflects/): Suzanne Marriott reflects on caregiving for her father and husband in this guest post based on her memoir, Watching for Dragonflies to be released next month.
- [The Family Caregiver - Tips from Clinicians across the Country](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-family-caregiver-tips-from-clinicians-across-the-country/): Home health and hospice care representatives offer advice for family caregivers to cope during the holidays and throughout the year.
- [Excerpts on Loneliness, Social Security, Success, Stigma, and Shopping](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-on-loneliness-social-security-success-stigma-and-shopping/): Article Excerpts on Loneliness and Health, Social Security Myths, Alzheimer's Stigma, Retailers that Make Shopping a Struggle for Family Caregivers
- [Caregiver Article Excerpts - 3 Memory Tips, Dementia Dos and Donts, Letting Go, Life Insurance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-article-excerpts/): Caregiver Article Excerpts - 3 types of hobbies to improve memory, 16 dementia do's, 8 tips for letting go, life insurance for 50+, nursing homes that care more
- [Review of Some Light at the End—Hospice Book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/some-light-at-the-end-hospice-book/): Some Light at the End is a refreshingly compassionate palliative and hospice guidebook for caregivers and those who are dying.
- [Brian LeBlanc with Alzheimer’s - We’re All Snowflakes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/brian-leblanc-with-alzheimers-were-all-snowflakes/): Diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer's at age 54, Brian LeBlanc advises people to keep an open mind about him, "I'm still me. I still have a sense of humor."
- [We need YOUR VOTE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/we-need-your-vote/): The Caregiver's Voice has been nominated to two categories of SeniorHomes.com Best of the Web contest, which highlights the best caregiving websites and blogs
- [Carrie Salter Richardson - Alabama Alzheimer's Advocate](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/carrie-salter-richardson-alabama-alzheimers-advocate/): Mother-of-three, Carrie Salter Richardson inherited the rare presenilin-1 Alzheimer's gene. At 37, she's an ambassador. | VOICES with Dementia
- [Caregiver Learning to Dance in the Rain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-learning-to-dance-in-the-rain/): An inspirational guest article by Connie Goldman about a young caregiver and his wife who adjust to their new life with younger-onset Alzheimer's.
- [Caregiver Humor with Bing's Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-humor-with-bings-artificial-intelligence-ai/): I asked Microsoft Bing's version of OpenAI's ChatGPT to write about "Humor and caregiving for people with dementia" and then revised my request.
- [Caregivers, Ask Questions to Learn What to Expect](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregivers-ask-questions-to-learn-what-to-expect/): On this one-year anniversary of the Station Fire--the largest forest fire in Los Angeles' history--we revisit lessons learned that also apply to caregiving.
- [Review of Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Persons with Disabilities](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-emergency-preparedness-toolkit-for-persons-with-disabilities/): A print toolkit also available online to help people prepare to properly care for people with dementia and/or disabilities during disasters and/or emergencies.
- [Three Pieces of Evidence if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/three-pieces-of-evidence-if-you-suspect-nursing-home-abuse/): Winburn Bequette, a law firm specializing in nursing home abuse, offers three forms of evidence to collect if you suspect neglect or elder physical abuse.
- [10 Warning Signs](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/10-warning-signs/): A one-page fact sheet on ten warning signs that an elder may need assistance.
- [Dementia Drug Treatments and Therapies—ADI's Fireside Chat](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/dementia-drug-treatments-and-therapies-alzheimers-disease-international-fireside-chat/): Paola Barbarino, CEO of ADI and Alireza Atri, MD, of Banner Sun Health Institute, discuss six areas of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia including treatments.
- [Childhood Bully Returns during the Estate Sale](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/childhood-bully-shows-up-at-my-parents-home/): After moving my father from his Wisconsin home of 45 years into my California home, we held an estate sale; that's when the childhood bully returned.
- [Memes and Jokes to Make a Caregiver Respite Enjoyable](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/memes-and-jokes-to-make-caregivers-laugh-during-five-minute-respite/): When the responsibilities of life and caregiving grow too heavy, take a five-minute respite and laugh at these humorous memes and jokes, then share.
- [What I Learned While Staying in Memory Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/brenda-avadian-what-i-learned-while-staying-in-memory-care/): Family caregivers considering residential or memory care for a loved one will avoid stress and trauma by making a well-informed experiential decision.
- [Is Alzheimer's Type 3 Diabetes?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/is-alzheimers-type-3-diabetes/): Research - sugars (carbohydrates and fructose) we ingest cause insulin production to spike. The spikes cause low insulin levels, which impair brain function.
- [The Gift of Time—Filling In those Precious Moments](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/the-gift-of-time-filling-in-those-precious-moments/): To paraphrase Chaucer—Time waits for no one. We value moments of time greatly when our time may be limited, redirected, or near its end.
- [Good news for Older Folks and A Little Bit of Bad News](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/good-news-for-older-folks-and-a-little-bit-of-bad-news/): Anxiety may be in your body, 20-something brains of SuperAgers, multi-tasking destroys our brains, money-app scams, dementia and hearing in noisy rooms.
- [Caregiver TIP - Take RESPITE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-tip-take-respite/): To survive, caregivers must take respite. A break from caregiving provides a fresh view and even one with humor. Includes community resource suggestions.
- [Book Review—The Complete Family Guide to Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/book-review-the-complete-family-guide-to-dementia/): Caregivers for people with dementia will gain tools to care compassionately using proven tools for communicating and dealing with problem behaviors and more.
- [Who will Serve As Your Power of Attorney?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/who-will-be-your-power-of-attorney/): The LawDepot offers six considerations when choosing your Attorney-in-fact (POA) including age and beliefs.
- [How do we balance responsibilities while taking care of ourselves?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/how-do-we-balance-responsibilities/): We must celebrate our achievements after working hard, take time to play hard, and let go of the toxic negatives
- [Off the BEATEN Path on Zzyzx](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/off-the-beaten-path-on-zzyzx/): For 25 years we wondered: What's at the end of Zzyzx on the 15 freeway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. A change-of-pace for a caregiver respite.
- [Long-term care—Continuing Care Communities](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/long-term-care-continuing-care-communities/): Explores continuing care communities as an option when independent living becomes more challenging and more care is required.
- [Caregiver RESPITE with LAUGHS from Whose Line Is It Anyway?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-respite-with-laughs-from-whose-line-is-it-anyway/): This has to be the funniest episode of Whose Line is it Anyway starring the unpredictable Richard Simmons. Well, worth the effort for a caregiver respite.
- [Curated Article Excerpts Include Inspirational Caregiver Tips and Ideas](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-articles-inspirational-ideas-walmart-healthcare-gap-year-at-60/): The Caregiver's Voice article excerpts include taking a gap year at 60, Walmart healthcare, employee benefit options, and tips to make people like you.
- [Clinical Trial for Alzheimer's Treatment Seeks Volunteers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/phase-3-clinical-trial-for-alzheimers-treatment-seeks-volunteers/): The ADvance II Study sponsored by Functional Neuromodulation is currently seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical trial for mild Alzheimer’s disease.
- [6 Assorted Article Excerpts for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-of-six-articles-for-caregivers-including-bonus/): Six assorted article excerpts to stretch caregivers' minds, give a voice, bring hope via Alzheimer's research, and ask a life-destiny question.
- ["What is the best use of my time right now?"](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-is-the-best-use-of-my-time-right-now/): Almost fifty years ago, time-management guru and Harvard MBA, Alan Lakein, advised us to ask this question and to poke a hole in a big task for five minutes.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - The Dutiful Daughter's Guide to Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-dutiful-daughters-guide-to-caregiving/): The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Judith Henry and siblings may feel like meshuggenehs juggling care for their parents. Oy vey FUN moments with easy-to-digest tips
- [Alzheimer's Infographic](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-infographic/): The latest figures about Alzheimer's in an easy-to-read Alzheimer's Infographic including history of Alzheimer's milestones, and the current treatment options.
- [The Caregiver’s Guide to Health & Safety](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-guide-to-health-safety/): UK-based PAT TEST North East offers tips to endure elders in care homes remain healthy and safe.
- [ICYMI: A Shout Out to Only Children Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/icymi-a-shout-out-to-only-children-caregivers/): Only children will find benefits in preparing early in anticipation of their parents' declining health and caregiving needs.
- [How to Talk About Money with Your Aging Parents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-to-talk-about-money-with-your-aging-parents/): Emily Lutz of Liberty Paperwork Solutions offers adult children 9 solid tips for helping elder parents focus on their finances to get their affairs in order.
- [Retirement Dollars for Men vs. Women, Assisted Living Decline, Loss of Privacy, and more](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/retirement-dollars-for-men-vs-women-assisted-living-decline-loss-of-privacy-and-more/): The curated articles this month includes advice for caregivers that never grows old, Loss of Privacy vs Convenience of AI, Decline in Assisted Living, and more.
- [ASK TCV - Caregiver's mother challenges her answers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-caregivers-mother-challenges-answers/): Family caregiver: How do I handle it when my mother with dementia challenges my answers and doesn't trust that I have her best interests.
- [TCV Book Review - Poems that come to Mind](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-poems-that-come-to-mind/): Linda E. Austin's Poems that come to Mind - each line is deep with meaning for all who understand what it's like to slowly lose a loved one to dementia.
- [ASK TCV - Memory Care Center for Mom?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-memory-care-center-for-mom/): Caregiver and husband looking for memory care center for mom. How to choose one.
- [Save time - Call in advance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/save-time-call-in-advance/): Have you raced to be on time for your appointment only to learn the person is not there? Tips to save time including calling in advance. Includes a Bonus tip
- [Why do we continue visiting?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/why-do-we-continue-visiting/): 3 reasons why do we continue visiting a nursing home, adult day care, residential care home or assisted living community, after our loved one is gone.
- [Join Us this Sunday | Nominate a Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/join-us-this-sunday-nominate-a-caregiver/): Join us for a virtual support group for caregivers and remember to nominate a caregiver for the month.
- [Ask TCV - What am I doing wrong?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-overwhelmed-caregiver/): An overwhelmed and tired caregiver asks: Why do I feel bad that I am so tired? The Caregiver's Voice recommends three options for respite and care.
- [Too Much Information Too Little Time](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/too-much-information-too-little-time-2/): Time moved a bit slower forty years ago and we were more patient. What happened? No wonder we fear forgetting and Alzheimer's! Look at all that info we remember!
- [Ask TCV - How do I Stop Losing Things?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-how-do-i-stop-losing-things-2/): How do I help my husband who keeps losing his car keys, wallet, and phone charger? I'm not much better... Build these 2 habits until they become mindless automation
- [Caregiver of the Month - Nominations Open](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/nominate-caregiver-of-the-month-2/): The Caregiver's Voice recognizes one professional or family caregiver each month and invites your nomination for the Caregiver of the Month of May.
- [FINALIST - The Caregiver's Voice Blog and Website](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/finalist-the-caregivers-voice-blog-and-website/): The Caregiver's Voice Website and Blog are recognized as a FINALISTS in 2 categories of Senior Homes BEST of the Web
- [TCV Review - Dignifying Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-review-dignifying-dementia/): Elizabeth Tierney, author of Dignifying Dementia–A Caregiver’s Struggle, has a doctorate degree; yet, she learns a journey in discovery while caring for her husband with dementia.
- [Abuse - Neglect in Nursing Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/abuse-neglect-in-nursing-homes/): Only twelve hours after my father walked across the threshold into a secured nursing facility, he disappeared due to neglect. TIPS to PREVENT Nursing Home Abuse
- [TCV Review - A Funny thing Happened](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-review-a-funny-thing-happened/): A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the Dementia Ward -- Memoir of a Male CNA is one FUNNY book! Remarkable insights of skilled nursing care from an insider! The Caregiver's Voice Review, Brenda Avadian, care facility, A Funny Thing Happened on My way to the Dementia Ward, Charles Schoenfeld, CNA, dementia, health care
- [Ask TCV - How do you pretend to remember a person's name?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-pretending-to-remember-persons-name/): How do you politely ask a person’s name when you should already know it? With so much more information coming at us everyday, it’s no wonder we forget!
- [Leeza Gibbons Wants Your Alzheimer's Caregiver Tips](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/leeza-gibbons-wants-your-alzheimers-caregiver-tips/): Leeza Gibbons and Novartis want your Words of Wisdom (WOW) during your Alzheimer's caregiver journey
- [Caregiver of the Month Nominations Due January 10](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/caregiver-of-the-month-nominations-due-january-10/): Nominations are due for The Caregiver's Voice February Family or Professional Caregiver of the Month who cares with unconditional love - celebrating Valentine's Day!
- [TCV FUN - Incredible Holiday Light Show](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-incredible-christmas-light-show/): In two-and-a-half minutes you'll be smiling after watching this incredible display of lights timed to the Carol of the Bells!
- [TCV Inspiration - It Ain’t What Happened It’s How you Reflect ...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/tcv-inspiration-it-aint-what-happened-its-how-you-reflect/): The Caregiver's Voice Inspiration - Ed Foreman tells the story It Ain’t What Happened It’s How you Reflect On What Happened! about a genealogical researcher's discovery of her great-grand uncle, Lawrence Singleton, who was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Tennessee in 1889.
- [Ask TCV - How to Stay UP When Life Gets You Down](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-how-to-stay-up-when-life-gets-you-down/): JOIN US next week Thursday for Caregiving through the Holidays with Dr. Carol.
- [TCV's Professional Caregivers of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-professional-caregivers-of-the-month/): In the giving spirit of the holiday season, we recognize the gifts of three Professional Caregivers of the Month during the past year.
- [Nominate TCV's Caregiver of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/nominate-tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/): Are YOU or do YOU KNOW a Family or Professional Caregiver who cares for an adult with cognitive impairment resulting from dementia? Nominations being accepted.
- [TCV Book Review - Searching for Cecy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-searching-for-cecy/): Actress and poet Judy Prescott draws her family together in this powerful tribute of poetry and artistry to her mom, Cecy as reviewed by The Caregiver's Voice
- [TCV's Family Caregivers of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-family-caregivers-of-the-month/): The Caregiver's Voice recognizes and gives thanks to our Family Caregivers of the Month during the past year in celebration of National Family Caregivers Month (Theme: Identifying Family Caregivers) and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
- [Pre-Thanksgiving GIFT for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/pre-thanksgiving-gift-for-caregivers/): The Caregiver's Voice is giving away 3 coaching sessions in November. Free Coaching is available to Professionals and Family caregivers.
- [Challenges and Celebrations of Caring](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/challenges-and-celebrations-of-caring/): We celebrate caregiving and meet the challenges of caring for a loved one on The Dr. Carol Show for National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November.
- [TCV FUN -- All those 1s](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-all-those-1s/): 111111 - November 11, 2011 We will experience two dates with A LOT of ONES in November 2011.
- [TCV Review - CaringBridge Personal Websites](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-review-caringbridge-personal-websites/): The Caregiver's Voice interviews a CaringBridge Website participant and VP, Carol Egeberg re: free personal websites for families dealing with a disease or illness.
- [TCV Book Review - Ten Thousand JOYS](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-ten-thousand-joys/): Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle's beautiful story of compassion and selfless love for her beloved husband, in Ten Thousand Joys &... Sorrows—Journey... Alzheimer's.
- [TCV FUN - National Brain Game Challenge](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-national-brain-game-challenge/): The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America partnered with Merl Reagle, Puzzle master, for the National Brain Game Challenge on Sunday, September 25.
- [2 Alzheimer's / Dementia Videos](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/2-alzheimers-videos/): Watch as David Hyde Pierce, Alzheimer's spokesperson and actor, explains Alzheimer's effect on the brain in this 3-minute video.
- [Joe Potocny - Surviving with Humor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/joe-potocny-surviving-with-humor/): Joe Potocny was diagnosed a dozen years ago with Alzheimer's and later with frontotemporal lobe dementia. He inspires others with HUMOR while raising awareness.
- [Please sign Petition - Prioritize Dementia Research and Prevention](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/please-sign-petition-prioritize-dementia-research-prevention/): Click to sign the petition to have Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott make dementia research and prevention a priority agenda item at the G20 summit.
- [Phyllis Fehr – Admired by Many, Including Alzheimer’s](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/phyllis-fehr-admired-by-many-including-alzheimers/): Three years of symptoms and Fehr, an ICU nurse finally learns she has younger-onset Alzheimer's. Today, she serves as a global human rights specialist.
- [Fighting for Dignity in Long-Term Care Homes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/fighting-for-dignity-in-long-term-care-homes/): Today, there are fewer caregivers for people with dementia in nursing homes leading to a little known and reported source of abuse—between residents.
- [Remembering - My Patient Father with My Impatient Childhood](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/remembering-my-patient-father-with-my-impatient-childhood/): Caring for a parent with dementia may be exhausting; yet, the gifts keep on giving when we take time to remember them. The foundation a parent lays, matters.
- [Ha-ha! Caregiver Respite—Time to Laugh](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/ha-ha-caregiver-respite-time-to-laugh/): Humor is key to LIFE and to thriving and finding JOY as a caregiver. Take a few minutes now for a caregiver respite and re-energize as you laugh. Keep smiling.
- [Curated Article Excerpts - Caregiving Numbers, Classic TV Shows, and Hormones](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-women-caregivers-hormones-drug-companies/): The Caregiver's Voice Curated Article Excerpts also looks at common need investments in drug companies, re-examing ourselves, women caregivers, and land use.
- [Declutter for Peace of Mind](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/declutter-for-peace-of-mind/): Clutter takes time and energy from the important things in our life. As caregivers, we must help our parents declutter and do it now for peace of mind.
- [Assisted Vacation for Family Caregivers and Loved Ones](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/assisted-vacation-for-family-caregivers-and-loved-ones/): There is a great need for caregiver respite and one option is to take advantage of "Assisted Vacations" to improve caregivers' and care recipients' quality of life.
- [Caregivers Managing Finances](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregivers-managing-finances/): Managing our own money is challenging enough let alone trying to untangle the woven webs of our loved ones' finances that must be done sooner than later.
- [Voice with Dementia Featured in Congressional Record](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/voice-with-dementia-featured-in-congressional-record/): Advocate, Author, Spokesperson, Michael Ellenbogen won't let younger onset Alzheimer's prevent him from advocating for Alzheimer's in the Congressional Record.
- [Attention - The New Currency](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/attention-the-new-currency/): The most-valuable currency today is not the U$D or Bitcoin, it is your ATTENTION... choose how and where you will spend it.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Grandma](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-grandma/): Grandma is a delightfully illustrated book to help children deal with the highs, lows, and misunderstandings that arise when a loved one has dementia.
- [A Dozen Tips for Controlling Stress over Holiday Meals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/a-dozen-tips-for-controlling-stress-over-holiday-meals/): Carole Mulliken, lives with dementia and offers families and caregivers for loved ones with dementia, tips for reducing stress during holiday meals.
- [Val Schache - Eager to Share and Bold as a Hyena](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/val-schache-eager-to-share-and-bold-as-a-hyena/): Proof that each person with dementia is unique, Val Schache, shared an overwhelming amount of information, proof of this adventurous grandma's passion.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Reflects on the Voices with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/the-caregivers-voice-reflects-on-the-voices-with-dementia/): The Caregiver's Voice launched the VOICES with Dementia 1.5 years ago to shed light on communicating with and about people with dementia - 16 inspiring stories.
- [Excerpts of Fraud, Doctor-Caregiver Transparency, Aging Care Options, Medicare vs. Medicaid, and Taxes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/excerpts-of-fraud-aging-care-options-medicare-vs-medicaid-doctor-caregiver-transparency-and-taxes/): Article excerpts – care options, Medicare vs. Medicaid, transparent doctor-caregiver communications, FBI's Elder Fraud Report, Taxes across 50 United States.
- [Dementia - Another Pothole in the Road of Life](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/dementia-another-pothole-in-the-road-of-life/): Mary Radnofsky discovers how to live well with a rare form of dementia (leukodystrophy) after mini-strokes and misdiagnoses of depression and MS.
- [Helga Rohra Voice with Dementia Inspires](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/helga-rohra-voice-with-dementia-inspires/): Munich-based Helga Rohra spoke multiple languages before Lewy body dementia gave way to her presenting powerful & provocative speeches to reduce the stigma.
- [Dr. Richard Taylor Stands Up and Speaks About His Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/dr-richard-taylor-stands-up-and-speaks-about-his-alzheimers/): Dr. Richard Taylor's voice may have been silenced, but he's not forgotten. His credible voice of reason and common sense is featured in a selection of videos.
- [VOICES with Dementia - Kate Swaffer of DAI](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/voices-with-dementia-kate-swaffer-of-dai/): The Caregiver’s Voice will be launching a new column called VOICES with Dementia. If we're to be better caregivers for people with dementia, we need to listen.
- [TCV Inspiration - We Need this Validation Video Now!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/we-need-validation-more-than-ever-today/): An oldie but goodie video about the power of a smile when you get validated and what happens when you don't. We need this, today.
- [Minna Packer and Alzheimer's - Suddenly Mad](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/minna-packer-alzheimers-suddenly-mad/): Artist, Filmmaker, Wife, Mother, Fulbright Scholar, and Daughter of Holocaust survivors, Minna Packer, diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's.
- [Compassion in Action – The Work of Naomi Feil](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/compassion-in-action-the-work-of-naomi-feil/): ... feeling heard and accepted is known as validation, and is a basic human need, especially for people with dementia. Inspiring reasons for Caregivers
- [Dr. Rafii Answers Questions about Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/dr-rafii-answers-questions-about-alzheimers/): The Caregivers Voice interviews Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD about the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study's (ADCS) emphasis on early detection.
- [TCV Inspiration - Validation Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/validation-video/): An oldie but goodie on YouTube about the power of a smile. It begins when you get your ticket validated for free parking.
- [Inside My Being - Alzheimer's by Roberto Carlo Chiesa](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/inside-my-being-alzheimers-from-alexandria-perrin/): VOICES with Dementia features a short film of a person with Alzheimer's (Chiesa's late sister's roommate) sharing what's in her heart with her daughter.
- [TEDMed Dan Buettner Blue Zone](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tedmed-dan-buettner-blue-zone/): Buettner learned lessons from Blue Zone cities that applicable to caregivers whose attention is often directed to the care recipient while neglecting self-care.
- [Successfully Speaking to Your Employer about Caregiving Support](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/speaking-to-your-employer-about-caregiving-support/): Follow these six tips by Larry Nisenson, SVP Genworth, to be successful when discussing caregiver support with your employer.
- [TCV FUN - Amazing Photos](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-amazing-photos/): The Caregiver's Voice FUN - Amazing photos -- Large or small, landscape or microscape, human or animal, these photos will amaze, enthrall, inspire, and awe.
- [Easter Seals Study Sheds Light on Sibling Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/easter-seals-study-sheds-light-on-sibling-caregivers/): Physical and cognitive declines happen gradually with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Family, friends, and other caregivers often feel helpless and look for information and support along the way.
- [Avadian's Musings - The First Time I Went to Heaven](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/avadians-musings-the-first-time-i-went-to-heaven/): While a Stanford graduate student and I discussed her caregiver site and more, I recalled my first visit to heaven. While helping others, we help ourselves.
- [A Real Valentine - Caregiver Rhonda](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/a-real-valentine-caregiver-rhonda/): The day we met Rhonda Shalton changed the quality of our lives. I spent 15 years without help taking care of my mentally challenged son, Travis.
- [My Wish for You while I Take a Respite for a Change-of-Pace](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/my-wish-for-you-while-i-take-a-respite-for-a-change-of-pace/): My wish for you in this 4-minute inspirational video while I take a respite with a vacation in Mexico and return refreshed and renewed.
- [TCV Inspiration — Video Blessing](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/tcv-inspiration-video-blessing/): Kate Nowak created a four-minute video blessing in 2006. It went viral. We need this more today [updated 2022] than ever. Feel enriched. View it here.
- [Tug-of-War—Set An Example or... What should I do?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/set-an-example-caregiver-what-should-i-do/): Caregiver, what should I do? I am being pulled by two opposing forces—one, to be consistent; the other, to follow my advice to you. Your advice, ASAP, please?
- [Self-Care for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/self-care-for-caregivers/): Sharon Salzberg, best-selling author and meditation retreat leader helps bolster caregiver resiliency with inward focus on self-compassion and mindfulness.
- [Faces of Dementia Campaign – Hamilton, Ontario Canada](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/faces-of-dementia-campaign-hamilton-ontario-canada/): The Faces of Dementia Campaign by the Hamilton Council on Aging raises dementia awareness in this debut video featuring diverse people living with dementia.
- [Caring for Caregivers Retreat](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caring-for-caregivers-retreat/): Sharon Salzberg writes about caregivers' compassion. She will be leading a caregiver retreat and writes about ways to help caregivers cultivate greater balance.
- [How To Prepare A Deep Fried Turkey](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/how-to-prepare-a-thanksgiving-turkey/): Caregivers deserve a break and this series of How to Deep Fry a Turkey videos (each less than one minute) ensures a Thanksgiving holiday worthy of a caregiver.
- [Should doctors Google their patients?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/should-doctors-google-their-patients/): Some argue that doctors should search their patients online, others say it's an invasion of privacy. Watch "See inside others' hearts" then let us know what you decide.
- [Excerpts about Adult Day Centers, Longevity, Alexa, and More](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-adult-day-centers-care-for-you-golden-retirement-longevity-alexa/): Excerpts: benefits of adult day centers; who will care for you when you're older; future of medicine and longevity; boomers and golden years; Alexa and Dad.
- [Molecular Imaging of Lewy body dementia webinar](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/molecular-imaging-of-lewy-body-dementia-webinar-2/): Dr. Martijn Mueller provides an overview of molecular imaging and the role it plays in research and in the care of patients with Lewy body dementia.
- [Lost Memories Video series — Alzheimer's Los Angeles](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/lost-memories-video-series-alzheimers-los-angeles/): Gloria forgets as her caregiver-daughter works from home to help while the family grows aware of Alzheimer's and caregiving.
- [More Caregiver Humor - Almost True One-Liners](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/almost-true-caregiver-humor-one-liners/): One-line (true?) humor for caregivers covering topics of memory (forgetting), physical limitations, what people think (who cares) and life's final exam.
- [Whatever Happened to OMENTUM Surgery for Alzheimer's?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/whatever-happened-to-omentum-surgery-for-alzheimers/): About 20 years ago, five patients with Alzheimer's improved their memory and function following surgery by Dr. Harry Goldsmith. * CBS aired a special about the people with Alzheimer's who chose Dr. Goldsmith's elective procedure to bring oxygen-rich omentum to their dying brain cells. In 2000, I had the pleasure of talking with Neurosurgeon Goldsmith
- [We Made It! Now, about 2021...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/we-made-it-now-about-2021/): A few musings about 2020 as we look ahead to 2021. One thing is for certain, to be healthier, we need to be more flexible.
- [Cost of Care, Amyloid in Eyes Alzheimer's, Your Job, Happiness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/cost-of-care-amyloid-in-eyes-alzheimers-your-job-happiness/): Article excerpts—two views of happiness, amyloid plaques in eyes, exercise for quality of life after age 60, your job vs. family, and invisible costs of caring.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Conversation Cards](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-conversation-cards/): Caregivers have a valuable tool in engaging loved ones--Conversation Cards by Shadowbox Press. Also can be used among couples and for Toastmasters Table Topics
- [The BEST Gift You Can Give Right Now (Or Ever) - Just Listen](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-best-gift-you-can-give-right-now-or-ever-just-listen/): Scotland-based, Julian Treasure, this year's Toastmaster's International Golden Gavel Honoree, shares The Secrets of Listening - more important now than ever.
- ["I love your work... Yeah, right." Disingenuous Emails](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/disingenuous-attempt-to-connect-i-love-your-work/): Receiving emails feigning interest in The Caregiver's Voice or offers to help are as painful as hitting my knee against the sharp edge of a table leg.
- [In 30 Minutes Guides for Busy Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/in-30-minutes-guides-for-busy-caregivers/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews four In 30 Minutes guides for caregivers who want to learn more about LinkedIn, Google Drive & Docs, Genealogy, and Crowdfunding
- [We just started discussing hospice, when ...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/we-just-started-discussing-hospice/): We just started discussing hospice, when my father's walk through Alzheimer's began nearing the end with health updates such as anemia, difficulty swallowing...
- [Video - April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/video-april-is-parkinsons-disease-awareness-month/): Parkinson's disease is one of the leading causes of dementia after Alzheimer's. View Brenda Avadian's 2-minute video at the National Parkinson Conference
- [Hallucinations or Reality for a Person with Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/hallucinations-or-reality-for-a-person-with-dementia/): What is real? What if my father who lived with Alzheimer's saw his parents on the other side? What if hallucinations are gifts that people with dementia share?
- [TCV Book Review - I am Here](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-i-am-here/): I am Here: The Healing Journey of Caregiving speaks to the heart and soul of caregiving and is for caregivers.
- [Through the eyes of a person with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/through-the-eyes-of-a-person-with-alzheimers/): PBS documentary video - You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t - and a brief interview with Michael Ellenbogen who lives with Alzheimer's
- [Occupy Healthcare - Where are we going?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/occupy-healthcare-where-are-we-going/): On Thursday, February 16, a doctor, a Medicare recipient, and a caregiver advocate discuss healthcare issues that can be best described as OCCUPY HEALTHCARE.
- [RADIO SHOW - Caregiving Sanely through the Holidays](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/radio-show-caregiving-sanely-through-the-holidays/): This Thursday, you'll learn how Brenda Avadian got through the holidays while caring for her father who lived with Alzheimer's... she looked forward to them!
- [Join Us - Hope and Joy for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/join-us-hope-and-joy-for-caregivers/): Brenda Avadian, MA will be talking about Caregivers finding the JOY caring for people with Alzheimer's Dementia on the Dr. Carol Show, 27 July 2011
- [Making Life Better for People Living with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/making-life-better-for-people-living-with-dementia/): The Caregiver's Voice Video presents a short video Person-Centered Matters: Making Life Better for Someone Living with Dementia -- inspiration for caregivers.
- [Catching Up with Mick Who Lives with Frontotemporal Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/catching-up-with-mick-who-lives-with-frontotemporal-dementia/): Australian Mick Carmody lives with frontotemporal dementia and catches up with Brenda Avadian of The Caregiver's Voice about his health, art, and more.
- [TCV FUN - What did I do all day?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-what-did-i-do-all-day/): Age-Activated ADD - Video from the UK Are there days when you're geared up and ready to accomplish your To Do List?
- [Hope in the Age of Dementia - Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/alzheimers-disease-intls-hope-in-the-age-of-dementia/): Short videos of ground-breaking dementia developments worldwide that explore breakthroughs of treatment and diagnoses, innovation in health and care services
- [Celebrate the love of caregivers everywhere](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/celebrate-love-caregivers/): Norman McNamara who lives with Lewy body dementia is having dinner with his wife Elaine in 2013 when he's immediately transported to the schoolyard in1972
- [Care for Our Loved Ones' Pets Beneficial?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/care-for-our-loved-ones-pets/): PhD candidate, Jessica Bibbo is researching the impact care recipients' pets have on the caregiving experience. Please help further research by participating.
- [Excerpts—Money, Taxes, Genes, Female Leaders, and Napping](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-money-taxes-female-leaders-napping/): Excerpts on personal finances—frugality and tax planning; 42-Alzheimer's genes; female leaders views on power, and daily napping may be a link to dementia.
- [Time — the greatest gift](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/time-the-greatest-gift/): 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.
- [National Healthcare Decisions Day—April 16](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/national-healthcare-decisions-day-april-16/): What if you have a emergency and cannot speak for yourself? Have you named a healthcare proxy with instructions on how you wish to be cared for?
- [Caregiver Preparation for Caregiving Peace](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-preparation-for-caregiving-peace/): Caregivers who take steps to prepare will be able to find a peaceful balance between self-care and caring for a loved one. Guest post by Shanon Raynard.
- [Happiness—it Grows on Us IF We Invest in these 7 Areas](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/happiness-it-grows-on-you-if-you-invested-in-these-7-areas/): Arthur Brooks gives us tips on how to invest in seven-life areas in order to maximize our return on our investment in our "Happiness 401(k)s".
- [The Five-Minute Respite for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-five-minute-respite-for-caregivers/): Take a Five-Minute Respite, when caregiving grows overwhelming and you find yourself eligible for a "State Mandated Vacation," says Brenda Avadian.
- [TCV Product Review - Never will Forget](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-product-review-never-will-forget-2/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews Never will Forget, a memorable music video tribute by Ian Calvert to his late father-in-law, John Cramb.
- [Hiding from the Rain - A Loving Alzheimer's Story](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/hiding-from-the-rain-a-loving-alzheimers-story/): This video is dedicated to the caregivers who tirelessly give their love and help to those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
- [5 Tips to becoming an Alzheimer's Whisperer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/5-tips-to-becoming-an-alzheimers-whisperer/): The Alzheimer's Whisperer (coined by Avadian) can communicate with, care for, and comfort a person with Alzheimer's while preserving her/her own well-being.
- [And Now, Time for a KITA - Kick in the A$$](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/and-now-time-for-a-kita-kick-in-the-ass/): Caregiver, when stressed, it's time to step back and write our own story as Cape Town’s Verity Price did in her life in this award-winning speech.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month of October - June Kelly](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-october-june-kelly/): Zoe Kelly is The Caregiver's Voice first Caregiver of the Month based on her dedication, sincerity, and excellence as a caregiver.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Magna Ready Shirts](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-magna-ready-shirts/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews Magna Ready's stress-free dress shirt for people with Parkinson’s, arthritis, stroke, and other injuries.
- [A Doctor's Story - On Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/a-doctors-story-on-caregiving/): Psychiatrist and Anthropologist, Arthur Kleinman, caregiver for his wife, explores the moral dilemmas of caregiving in a compelling article in Harvard Magazine.
- [50 Years Ago. Humanity. Together. Earth. Home.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/50-years-ago-humanity-together-earth-home/): Caregiver, 50 years ago, our nation was divided and music touched our hearts to unify our nation and the world, starting with Cat Stevens' Peace Train.
- [Novel Housing Option Benefits Students and Elders](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/novel-housing-option-benefits-students-and-elders/): Exciting residential care innovations such as Humanitas near Amsterdam provide college students a place to live, while elders feel young learning new things.
- [Alzheimer's Music Video - Open Your Eyes and Say Hello](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/alzheimers-music-video-open-your-eyes-and-say-hello/): Harry Gardner, age 16, raises Alzheimer's awareness with his song, Not Alone. He recently performed this tribute to his grandmother on Britain's Got Talent.
- [Tips for a Nasty Caregiver, No Jobs, Your Story in a Book...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-for-a-nasty-caregiver-no-jobs-your-story-in-a-book/): Article excerpts include Tips for a Nasty Caregiver, Your Story in a Book, Older Workers Face Discrimination, and Stiffing California Elders.
- [July Excerpts - Brain Implant | Advertisers' Tricks | Rx's and Dementia Risk](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/july-excerpts-brain-implant-advertisers-tricks-rxs-raise-dementia-risk/): July article excerpts include Neuralink's brain implant, thinking like a philosopher for greater wisdom, genetically modified animals, and a legal template.
- [Curated Article Excerpts feature more AI, Family Caregiving, and Alzheimer's Cure Survey](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/curated-article-excerpts-feature-more-ai-family-caregiving-and-alzheimers-cure-survey/): This month's curated article excerpts include two uses of AI (detect dementia and help the brain in a "cognition crisis") plus working with Alzheimer's.
- [Alzheimer's - a new view of beta-amyloid](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-a-new-view-of-beta-amyloid/): The New York Times reports that a study has uncovered a different view of beta amyloid, one of the proteins charged with causing Alzheimer's.
- [Avadian's Musings - Americans are starving?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/americans-are-starving-and-dementia/): How much of diagnosed dementias are a result of the marginally nutritious foods we eat? How can American citizens be fighting obesity and starving?
- [Should people with Alzheimer's have their way?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/should-people-with-alzheimers-have-their-way/): Responding to residents' needs, even with objections by state surveyers, Beatitudes Campus has found success with even previously difficult residents
- [Loss of Traction—Humble Humor for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/loss-of-traction-humor-for-caregivers/): Author and family caregiver, Patricia Jean Smith shares a funny story about life's "odd coincidences" and the similarities between her aging self and car.
- [Treat Alzheimer's with GRACE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/treat-alzheimers-with-grace/): Remember the five characters of GRACE when caring for a loved one with memory impairment or dementia at home, in an assisted living or nursing home.
- [Where are the Caregivers and People with Dementia, Now?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/where-are-the-caregivers-and-people-with-dementia-now/): Where are the people with dementia and caregivers of the month, now? Thanks to social media, emails, and phone calls, here are updates on about half of them.
- [TCV Book Review: Swallow Safely](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-swallow-safely/): Recommended for family and professional caregivers for those with swallowing problems due to stroke, Alzheimer’s, and other related causes.
- [How can I tell if my loved one has a swallowing problem?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/how-can-i-tell-if-my-loved-one-has-a-swallowing-problem/): Wife and husband team, Roya Sayadi, PhD, CCC-SLP and Joel Herskowitz, MD, answer this question: How can you tell if your loved one has a swallowing problem?
- [Caregiver Enables The Phoenix Man to Rise Again... and...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/thanks-to-his-caregiver-the-phoenix-man-rises-again-and-again-and/): What's harder, serving as the POTUS or a loving caregiver for your spouse living with life-threatening illnesses, including a heart transplant and Alzheimer’s?
- [Caregiver, No More Regret](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/caregiver-no-more-regret/): Anything worthwhile requires consistent effort. Eliminating guilt or regret means we need to use our authentic communication muscles before it's too late.
- [People with Dementia Say the Funniest Things](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/people-with-dementia-say-the-funniest-things/): If we're willing to listen, their words will gift us with a nugget of wisdom and make us laugh, while our interest gives them purpose.
- [Caregiver Guilt](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-guilt/): Mom and I had never been close. As a caregiver, my own life was on perpetual hold ...I felt guilty. It’s so common, it even has a name: caregiver guilt.
- [An Article about Caregiver Humor - Seriously!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/an-article-about-caregiver-humor-seriously/): Yes, caring for a person with dementia is serious business and often challenging... yet, if we don't find ways to make it fun, what's the point in living?
- [The Caregiver's Voice HUMOR - Whose Casa is Mi Casa?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-humor-whose-casa-is-mi-casa/): Right at Home of Calgary, Alberta shares Humour for the Caregiver about finding the JOY in caregiving. Encore of Brenda Avadian's Video Mi Casa es Su Casa
- ["It's Bad. Make Plans, Now. Your Life will End, Soon."](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-for-doctors-to-present-bad-news-to-patients/): Why do doctors find it so difficult to share news – Alzheimer's diagnosis? Tips to share with your doctor include compassion and the SPIKES and BREAK protocols.
- [15 diagnostic criteria for dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/15-diagnostic-criteria-for-dementia/): 15 diagnostic criteria for dementia used by geriatric assessment teams with results from a medical history, physical, neurological exam, labs, and a mental acuity test.
- [Ageism in Healthcare—You're Old, Accept It (No!)](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/ageism-in-healthcare-youre-old-accept-it-no/): We can help medical professionals be less ageist by being proactive in our own care and ensuring we communicate clearly our important healthcare needs.
- [What's so funny? Quirky Caregiver Humor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/whats-so-funny-quirky-caregiver-humor/): Finding the JOY in caregiving is key to caregiver survival and beyond. Caregiver humor may raise eyebrows among non-caregivers. ;-)
- [Excerpts—Brain and Alzheimer's Research, Caregiver, Dreams](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-brain-and-alzheimers-research-dreams-deferred-caregiver-divorces-siblings/): Article excerpts—toxic fat protein contributes to Alzheimer's, dementia vs. Alzheimer's, rewiring brains, caregiver divorce, and dreams deferred.
- [Caregiver Respite - wanna get away?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregiver-respite-wanna-get-away/): Enjoy a caregiver respite while you take a virtual trip to Mars. How many caregivers can say that?
- [MY BUCKET LIST progress report](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/my-bucket-list-progress-report/): Brenda Avadian reports on the progress she's made on her bucket list. Caregivers, do something different every other month.
- [Young Onset Alzheimer's Impact on the Family](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/young-onset-alzheimers-impact-on-the-family/): Katie Klink is a PhD student doing research on Young Onset Alzheimer's impact on the family. Please read her letter below and help her to better educate healthcare providers.
- [Make the Holiday Season Brighter for Visually Impaired Relative](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/make-the-holiday-season-brighter-for-visually-impaired-relative/): Seven tips to keep in mind this season to ensure the holidays are brighter for your visually impaired relative or loved one
- [Remember - The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/book-review-remembering-the-science-of-memory-and-the-art-of-forgetting/): Neuroscientist, Lisa Genova explains in easy-to-understand language sprinkled with humor why we forget, how we can improve our memories, and Alzheimer’s.
- [Caregiving High-Wire Act for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregiving-high-wire-act-for-people-with-dementia/): Brenda Avadian presents communication strategies for professional caregivers to manage caregiving for people with dementia at the annual FOCUS conference.
- [Tips for the Accessible Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tips-for-the-accessible-home/): Accessibility in a home–both indoors and out–helps people maintain independence while ensuring safety and security. Simple changes and upgrades to a home can help loved ones stay in their homes longer.
- [Request for Help - Dementia Caregiver Care Planning Tool](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/request-for-help-dementia-caregiver-care-planning-tool/): Doctors Gaugler and Kane from the University of Minnesota's Center on Aging and School of Nursing need your help to build a Dementia Caregiver Care Planning Tool
- [TCV Inspiration - Healthy Aging - Adding Life to Years](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-inspiration-adding-life-to-years/): The World Health Organization released a short video in celebration of World Health Day with a focus on healthy aging, including these highlights: by 2050 2 billion of us will be age 60 and older; shattered myths about elders; value elders' contributions. Everyone benefits in societies where elders thrive.
- [Reusable Incontinence Underwear - A Sustainable Solution](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/reusable-incontinence-underwear-a-sustainable-solution/): Reusable incontinence wear is a comfortable and ecologically sound alternative to disposable underwear saving caregivers money in the long run.
- [My Goal-Setting Discoveries](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/goal-setting-discoveries-with-brenda-avadian/): I've set goals for most of my life and I'm still making new discoveries about timeline for goal achievement and expectations. What I've learned over the years.
- [How to Help People Who Don’t Know They Have Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-to-help-people-who-dont-know-they-have-dementia-anosognosia/): Anosognosia - a condition of being unaware of having a disease such as dementia. Is it denial? Senior Planning Services offers tips on what we can do.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - The Journey of Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-journey-of-caregiving/): A new Caregiving Study Report by Merrill Lynch addresses the role of caregivers, who they are, what it costs, and a few surprising twists.
- [Making plans for Alzheimer's Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/making-plans-for-alzheimer-caregiving/): A caregiver asks The Caregiver's Voice how he can ensure his 94-year old mother’s care if he is unable to care for her. Three initial caregiving options.
- [How De-Cluttering Will Help Caregivers and Loved Ones De-Stress](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-de-cluttering-will-help-caregivers-and-loved-ones-de-stress/): Clutter can be dangerous. Five strategies for tackling clutter in the home of a person with Alzheimer's by Chris Seman of Caring Transitions.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Moving Miss Peggy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-moving-miss-peggy/): Eldest son, Robert Benson writes in Moving Miss Peggy about his mother's dementia and how his sister and brothers came together to care for her before moving her into a care home.
- [Keeping an Eye on My Father with Alzheimer's at Walmart](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/keeping-an-eye-on-my-father-with-alzheimers-at-walmart/): Funny video of a husband's antics at Walmart reminds me of shopping with my father with Alzheimer's. There was always a risk of dealing with security.
- [Alzheimer's and A Touching Marriage Proposal... Again](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/alzheimers-touching-marriage-proposal-again/): When people with dementia forget their loved one's name, it's heartwarming to know one remembers and still loves his girl (wife) enough to get married (again).
- [Family Caregiving Challenges and How VerifyCare Can Help](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/family-caregiving-challenges-how-verifycare-can-help/): The VerifyCare app helps caregivers coordinate and track caregiving tasks, medicines taken, and provides reminders of doctor's appointments.
- [Increased Accessibility to Patient Records with EMR and PACS](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/increased-accessibility-to-patient-records-with-emr-and-pacs/): While EMR systems may have security issues, they provide increased accessibility to patient records.
- [Caregiving FUN Helps A Person with Alzheimer’s Smile](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiving-fun-helps-a-person-with-alzheimers-smile/): Compassionate caregiver-care recipient fun takes many forms. A loved one smiles. What more can a caregiver-husband ask for as he loses his wife to Alzheimer's?
- [How to Make A Home More Manageable with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/how-to-make-home-more-manageable-living-with-dementia/): The Apartment features design and technology to increase the quality of life for a person with dementia and help family caregivers ensure loved ones’ safety.
- [Caregivers, We Need to Laugh More—Here's Help](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregivers-we-need-to-laugh-more/): Memoryz offers four tips to make laughter a part of our caregiving and Greg, one funny 243-year old gargoyle in the Denver International Airport gets us started.
- [Caregiver Take a Break—It's Both Healthy and Necessary](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-take-a-caregiver-respite-it-is-healthy-and-necessary/): Pushing past exhaustion will result in regret and illness—take a caregiver respite to survive caregiving. I went wine tasting.
- [4 Steps to Holding an Estate Sale](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/4-steps-to-holding-an-estate-sale/): Abby Christensen, offers four tips for a DIY estate sale with a link to all eight including "display your items in rooms they would normally be found in."
- [Is Alzheimer's disease real?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/ask-the-caregivers-voice/is-alzheimers-disease-real/): Is Alzheimer's disease real? Peter Whitehouse, MD and colleague, Danny George, MSc, take a controversial look at Alzheimer's, in their book
- [Pain Help and Hope for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/pain-help-and-hope-for-caregivers/): Lee Woodruff: Five years ago, my husband, Bob, was injured by an improvised explosive device while on assignment in Iraq
- [Help with Keeping Loved Ones at Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/help-with-keeping-loved-ones-at-home/): Can your loved one be cared for safely at home? Whether a loved one lives with dementia or stroke, as you consider this option, read these tips from CareLinx. 
- [Caregiver, What Would You Do?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/caregiver-what-would-you-do/): Life is filled with impossible choices. Caregivers can feel empowered to embrace life's unique situations, to make difficult decisions, such as this one.
- [Discover Benefits of Daily Activities with Your Loved One](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/activities-caregivers-and-loved-ones-can-do-together/): Clearday at Home™ is a new online community that offers caregiver support with meaningful activities and tailored exercises for people with dementia, and more.
- [Respite HUMOR - Proud Moms, Google's Answer, Speeding Ticket](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/proud-moms-googles-answer-speeding-ticket/): Caregiver take a five-minute respite with a cup of coffee, tea, or ??? and enjoy these jokes. Laughter is the best medicine. A smile is better than a frown.
- [Deep-fried Thanksgiving Turkey for Caregivers?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/deep-fried-thanksgiving-turkey-for-caregivers/): Caregiver, isn't it time to call in a favor for some deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey from those who say they're grateful for your caregiving? Share these TIPS.
- [Article Excerpts - Tax benefits, Relationship Qualities, Guide to being Happier & Self-Aware](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-tax-benefits/): This month's article excerpts include a guide for better relationships, being happier, being self-aware, vitamin B-12 benefits, and tax benefits for you.
- [Living with Dementia and Hearing Loss](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/living-with-dementia-and-hearing-loss/): "Imagine what it's like to need to visit the bank, daily" Brenda Avadian speaks about her father's dementia at the National Parkinson Foundation conference.
- [My Uncle with Parkinson's - A Living Breathing GPS](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/my-uncle-with-parkinsons-a-living-breathing-gps/): Six-minute video - niece wants to give her aunt a caregiver respite and spend time with her intimidating uncle, a WWII veteran with Parkinson's who's blind.
- [Caregiver Survival Tips](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-survival-tips/): Despite the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, caregivers who practice self-care and follow these tips will have a highly rewarding experience.
- [Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Movement](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/lewy-body-dementia-awareness-movemen/): This year is the Lewy Body Dementia Association's 10th anniversary. Volunteer to help raise awareness.
- [Call for Caregivers for Lewy Body Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/call-for-caregivers-for-lewy-body-dementia-2/): The Lewy Body Dementia Association invites The Caregiver's Voice to help recognize a Caregiver of the Month who best cares for one with Lewy body dementia.
- [Caregiving Tips for Lewy Body Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiving-tips-for-lewy-body-dementia/): 5 Tips including sleep disorders for Lewy body dementia caregivers by Elizabeth Patrick of the Lewy Body Dementia Association
- [Caregivers Needed for Research](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregivers-needed-for-research/): The Lewy Body Dementia Association needs Neurodegenerative Disease Caregivers for Research into Caregiver Grief
- [Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/lewy-body-dementia-awareness-month/): Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a degenerative brain disease that progressively impairs thinking and movement, while impacting behavior and sleep.
- [Unknown dementia strikes 1.3 million Americans](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/unknown-dementia-strikes-1-3-million-americans/): Nearly 80% of people diagnosed with Lewy body dementia initially received a diagnosis for a different cognitive, movement, or psychiatric disorder
- [Actor Kelsey Grammer speaks about Lewy body dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/actor-kelsey-grammer-speaks-about-lewy-body-dementia-2/): Lewy body dementia affects thinking, movement, and behavior. LBS also affects sleep, blood pressure, and digestion; potential severe medication sensitivities.
- [Procrastination - My Major Regret](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/procrastination-a-major-regret/): The following TRUE story is an illustration of how a major life opportunity was missed due to procrastinating a week, a month, and finally... a life-time regret
- [Caregiver-spouse asks guiltily, "When will it end?"](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/when-will-it-end-she-asked-feeling-guilty/): Only caregivers understand the unique demands of each family's situation. In this guilt-ridden caregiver's case, a little help gave her a caregiver respite.
- [Let the Music Continue](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/let-the-music-continue/): Caregiver, Linda Bauters's inspiring memories of her dad—opening for famous acts in Las Vegas and his gracious closing act living with dementia and Parkinson's.
- [Avadian's TIP #8 for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/avadians-tip-8-for-caregivers/): Avadian's Caregiver Tip #8 of 8 for caring for People with Dementia goes beyond the Golden Rule
- [Medical Alerts - Relieving the Burden on Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/medical-alerts-relieving-the-burden-on-caregivers/): Relieving the Burden on Caregivers with Medical Alerts. 5 ways a medical alert system can help relieve some of the stress that goes along with being a caregiver.
- [When You are Finished Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/when-you-are-finished-caregiving/): While we mourn loved ones lost, they live on in our hearts and minds through their legacies. Some, like Mama Chilo, leave a legacy by example.
- [Caregiver learns - Take Care of Myself First](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-learns-take-care-of-myself-first-2/): Special education teacher learns about denial, danger, and support groups while caring for her 90-year-old mother with Alzheimer’s and bedridden 96-y/o father.
- [TCV Product Review - Scarves with Dignity](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-product-review-scarves-with-dignity/): A dignified green alternative to unnecessary clothing changes and laundering ... DinerWear™ in Novi, Michigan Cravaats™ (scarves or napkins)
- [How to Choose A Long-Term Care Option That's Right for You](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/long-term-care-providers-how-to-choose-whats-right-for-you/): Guest article of community support options including in-home care and adult day services by Senior Care Directory with tips on making the right choice for you.
- [Nursing Home Resident - Bible Study, BINGO, or Lithuania](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/nursing-home-resident-bible-study-bingo-or-lithuania/): Recreational therapist, Christina Britton Conroy shares a gentle moment of humor with an elder nursing home resident faced with activity choices.
- [Caregiving and Running a Marathon](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/caregiving-and-running-a-marathon/): It's been ten years since I ran my first marathon and 20 years since I was a family caregiver—caregiving still is the more challenging journey.
- [TCV FUN - Put all Seniors in Prison by Maxine](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-put-all-seniors-in-prison-by-maxine/): Humor by Maxine - Let's put all seniors in prison Let's give elders state-sponsored vacations inside gated communities.
- [Call to Participate - Los Angeles Aging Survey](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/call-to-participate-in-los-angeles-aging-survey/): Los Angeles is conducting a county-wide survey to determine the needs of an aging population and caregivers for people with dementia. DUE 1 October
- [Avadian's Musings - I'll Never Turn into My Parents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/avadians-musings-ill-never-turn-into-my-parents/): I’m No Better Than My Parents Meditations on that moment when we see our parents – and their unfulfilled dreams – in ourselves. Avadian's article for U.S. News
- [Building the Layers of Your Cake of Caregiving Knowledge](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/building-layers-cake-of-caregiving-knowledge/): As caregivers, when we learn as much as we can about our loved one's disease or illness, we share our cake of caregiving knowledge and become better caregivers.
- [Appropriate Gifts for Caregivers & People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/appropriate-gifts-for-caregivers-people-with-dementia/): Gift-giving isn't just for the holidays. Don't be caught blindsided - TIPS for appropriate gifts for caregivers and care recipients during the year.
- [Caregiver Finds Meaning In Two Unexpected Ways](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-finds-meaning-in-two-unexpected-ways/): While caregiving may be burdensome at times, it fulfills a life goal for many, while providing a second family that genuinely supports you at all times.
- [A Real Feel-Good Caregiver Story](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/a-real-feel-good-caregiver-story/): The Kathi Koll Foundation helps caregivers with small meangingful gifts. Sheri Zschocher receives a gift of a FUN respite and help with adult day services.
- [Caregiver Finds HUMOR to Survive and Thrive](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-finds-humor-to-survive-and-thrive/): Sheri Zschocher blogs to cope with caregiving for her husband with Alzheimer's - her funny story "Battle of the Button" was featured in U.S. News & World Report
- [Remember ME - World Alzheimer's Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/remember-me-world-alzheimers-month/): World Alzheimer's Month 2015 theme is "Remember me." Caregiver tips to help loved ones with dementia remember based on Brenda Avadian's US News article.
- [busy Busy BUSY - People with Dementia Need a Purpose](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/busy-busy-busy-people-with-dementia-need-a-purpose/): What's it like for a person with dementia trying to find order in his day? What's it like for the caregiver? Brad Swientoniowski's video offers 12 minutes.
- ["Just a second" and other lies](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/just-a-second-and-other-lies/): When someone says, "Just a second," don't believe them. They're lying! You may even forget who you called while you pass thousands of seconds watching your sweet potato sprout.
- [Singer, Tony Bennett, has Lived with Alzheimer's since 2016](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/singer-tony-bennett-has-lived-with-alzheimers-since-2016/): Singer, Tony Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and at age 94 can still sing the songs he's sung during his 70-year career. Includes video and article.
- [Caregiver Inspiration - Create a Ripple and Don't Judge Other People](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-inspiration-create-a-ripple-and-dont-judge-other-people/): Families and friends of caregivers for people with dementia - share this inspiring video from Singapore and help spread ripples of kindness.
- [New App for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-app-balance/): David V. Pomeranz of he National Alzheimer Center, has launched a new app to help caregivers better manage day-to-day complexities and restore balance.
- [Article Excerpts for Caregivers—Help Starting the New Year](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-for-caregivers-help-starting-the-new-year/): This month's curated article excerpts for busy caregivers include getting your new year off to a solid start with a look at what worked in 2020; setting the stage for change; postponing dreams to declutter; and two curiosity topics—digital currency (bitcoin) and why your body jerks as you drift off to sleep. Happy Healthy Caregiver—What
- [The Legend of a Man](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-legend-of-a-man/): Caregiver, Linda Bauters, pays tribute to her Uncle Yonno—who, before Alzheimer's, worked hard all his life and helped his family.
- [III. Write Your Caregiving Book—Finding Your Fans and Getting Published](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/3-write-your-caregiving-book-finding-your-fans-and-getting-published/): The last two of four steps to becoming a published author.
- [Ask TCV - How do I write a caregiving book?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-how-do-i-write-a-caregiving-book/): There are 4 steps to becoming a published author of a caregiver book. Avadian taps an undiscovered niche and a goldmine of international sales and speeches.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Safe at Home Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/caregivers-guide-safe-at-home-video/): The Family Caregiver Alliance, with a grant from the Pat Summitt Foundation created a video to keep people with dementia healthy and safe at home. Easy TIPS using ABC approach
- [5 Online Activity Ideas for People Living with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/5-online-activity-ideas-for-people-living-with-dementia/): There's Solitaire and a lot more activity options online while we maintain safe distances due to COVID and still keep our minds active.
- [Your Caregiving Book - Write and Get Noticed](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/your-caregiving-book-write-and-get-noticed/): There are two key steps to research your colleagues' work (competition) and to getting noticed when writing your caregiving book.
- [Questions are the Answer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/questions-are-the-answer-2/): The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's public education initiative, encourages more two-way communication between patients and doctors
- [Need Help with Short Caregiver Survey](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/need-help-with-short-caregiver-survey/): The Empowered Caregiver Network needs your thoughts on your greatest challenges, your information needs, and how you prefer to have those needs filled.
- [State of the Art of Caregiving - United We Stand](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/state-of-the-art-of-caregiving-united-we-stand/): Why we need to collaborate in order to succeed as professional and family caregivers. Contact The Caregiver's Voice to grow stronger through collaboration.
- [Handling Negative Caregiving Emotions](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/handling-negative-caregiving-emotions/): Jay Kraker, addresses questions often received by The Caregiver's Voice. Is it okay to get angry? How can I deal with my negative emotions while caregiving?
- [Top Retirement Locations, AI Caregiving Technology, Medicare, Trauma Growth](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-top-retirement-locations-caregiving-technology-medicare-traumatic-growth/): Article excerpts—top-retirement destinations, caregiver-tech tools, post-traumatic growth, medicare advantage versus supplemental, active brain and dementia
- [I. Write Your Caregiving Book—Overview](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/i-write-your-caregiving-book-overview/): How do you get your caregiving experiences in print? Fulfill a need. Invest your time and money wisely. Get your work noticed. Share with a First Lady.
- [Do You Have a Story to Tell?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/do-you-have-a-story-to-tell/): Caregiver, do you believe your experiences can help others? Read about how you might be able to share your story in a caregiving book.
- [Elder Law Attorney - Determining Competence with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/elder-law-attorney-determining-competence-with-dementia/): Cynthia Cox, Elder Law attorney clarifies issues around capacity and competence and naming beneficiaries in estate plans. Hint: plan for incapacity before death
- [Nursing Home Residents - Solitary Confinement or COVID Risk?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/nursing-home-residents-solitary-confinement-or-covid-risk/): Three researchers and one resident offer two perspectives of quality of health during the COVID quarantine in nursing homes. It's complex but choice matters.
- [My Grandmother's Essence - A Parkinson's Disease Story](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/my-grandmothers-essence-a-parkinsons-disease-story/): Lynette Juul recounts the joys her family shared with Grandma Rose Ancillotti despite Parkinson's disease.
- [Living in Liminal Space and Time](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/living-in-liminal-space-and-time/): Living liminal—in that in-between space, on the threshold is like living in a perpetual state of limbo. To climb over the obstacles, we need to let go of...
- [Mindful Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/mindful-caregiving/): Mindful Caregiving is a set of relatively simple principles which, if practiced, can make your caregiving experience emotionally easier.
- [Clutter - Meaning, Madness, & Reality: Owning One’s Stuff](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/clutter-meaning-madness-reality-owning-ones-stuff/): Holly Whiteside presents a touching perspective on dealing with her own possessions as she faces the disposition of her late mother's treasured possessions in The Caregiver's Compass
- [5 Ideas to Help Your Loved One Remain Safely Independent](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/5-ideas-to-help-your-loved-one-remain-safely-independent/): Guest post by Jason Zimelman with 5 ideas to help loved ones remain independent longer such as aids with everyday tasks, check-ins, and mobility devices.
- [Care Until Cure - A Second Chance at Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/care-until-cure-a-second-chance-at-alzheimers/): Short documentary, Care Until Cure, raises awareness of family caregivers juggling work, family, and caregiving while trying to recognize Alzheimer's symptoms.
- [Michael Ellenbogen - Alzheimer's Advocate on the Move](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/michael-ellenbogen-alzheimers-advocate-on-the-move/): After waiting 10 years for a diagnosis, Ellenbogen serves as a spokesperson to raise Alzheimer's awareness and asks for the same compassion we show for cancer.
- [And Now for a Brief Break with this FUN Test (Really!)](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/and-now-for-a-brief-break-with-this-fun-test-really/): Now more than ever, caregivers need something to smile about. Take a 5-minute caregiver respite with these two reasons. ENJOY!
- [Dear Meg Whitman](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/dear-meg-whitman/): As a billionaire businesswoman, former CEO of eBay, and Harvard Business School graduate, married to a neurosurgeon, do you appreciate the value of California's caregivers?
- [Memory Error - A Short Film for Young People](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/memory-error-a-short-film-for-young-people/): A refreshingly clever 4-minute video for all ages produced by the Peruvian Association for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias re memory loss and Alzheimer's
- [Can I Survive as a Caregiver? - LIVE Call-in Show Oct 22](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/can-i-survive-as-a-caregiver-live-call-in-show-oct-22/): While caring for my father with Alzheimer's, my husband and I realized we had a choice--grow distraught or survive and find the joy in caregiving.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Maureen Wells](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-maureen-wells/): Maureen has a special connection with every single person and family she works with. She has worked with JADP to develop one of the most extensive Daytripping Programs
- [Traits of a Good In-Home Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/traits-of-a-good-in-home-caregiver/): A good in-home caregiver who follows the Diamond Tip of caregiving will likely have more of these six traits in this Guideposts Caregiving article.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Around the House](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-around-the-house/): inspiring, enjoyable, and enlightening account of a New England widow who finds true love in the second half of life even as a #caregiver, once more
- [HUMOR - Cats Behave Like Humans Using Zoom](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/humor-cats-behave-like-humans-using-zoom/): During video conference calls caregiver communication skills are paramount; yet, many of us need to grow more aware of how we come across. Cats demonstrate for us.
- [Angels Come When Most Needed](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/angels-come-when-most-needed/): Judy Fox, artist, cares for her 97-year old mother after she had a stroke. She recalls caregiving angels (health care workers and professionals) who helped care for her mother.
- [Caregivers and the Care Instinct](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregivers-and-the-care-instinct/): Elders falling is an area of life where we caregivers need to respond as if it is life or death—because often it is. A greater care flowers within us seeing elders' frailty
- [TCV Book Review - The Tears We Never Cried](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-the-tears-we-never-cried/): A fictional yet realistic account of a daughter whose life transitions into caregiver for her feisty mom with Alzheimer's who is everything she is not.
- [What will YOU do once you're free?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-will-you-do-once-you-are-free/): After a two-month quarantine, we have a choice to change. An awe-inspiring look at our food habits over 48 years. It's up to us. We hold the power to change.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Mabel Ann Romick](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-mabel-ann-romick/): Mabel Ann Romick is named The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month. She cared for her parents and her husband for the last 30 years
- [Ask The Caregiver's Voice - What can I expect?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/ask-tcv-what-can-i-expect-with-younger-onset-alzheimers/): Concerned sister asks questions as she helps care for her sister-in-law, who shakes and is confused in the mornings while living with younger-onset Alzheimer's.
- [COVID-19 and Living with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/covid-19-and-living-with-dementia/): My late father's long-time advice is true today as we navigate COVID-19.
- [The Elder Health Tree - An Integrated Resource](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-elder-health-tree-an-integrated-resource/): A new integrated resource to help caregivers and their aging loved ones conveniently find what they need. Inspired by a cinematographer with support from AARP.
- [Plan Ahead When Needing a Notary for A Person with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/notarizing-for-someone-with-dementia-why-plan-ahead/): Guest author for the National Notary Association offers caregivers for people with dementia tips on notarization of long-term care and financial documents.
- [Caregiving to Careliving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-to-careliving/): It makes sense to move beyond surviving as a caregiver to thriving and even finding the joy. On July 23, Brenda Avadian presents a Careliving conference in Wisconsin.
- [TCV Fun - Two Dogs Dining](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-two-dogs-dininge/): Your don't have to be a dog lover to ENJOY this YouTube video of Two Dogs Dining - Nono, a Golden Retriever, and Sia, a Danish Broholmer.
- [TCV FUN - How to do things faster](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-how-to-do-things-faster/): Busy caregiver? Watch these quick videos (
- [Running a Marathon is Easier than Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/running-a-marathon-is-easier-than-caregiving/): Despite everything that tried to prevent Brenda Avadian from completing her first marathon, being a caregiver is a lot harder. She ran 26+ miles in sandals!
- [Mother's Day - A Toast to Women](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/mothers-day-a-toast-to-women/): With Mother's Day upon us and woman being the majority of caregivers as wives, daughters, daughter-in-laws, The Caregiver's Voice shares A Toast to Women.
- [A Bit of Caregiver Humor to Lighten Your Day](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/a-bit-of-caregiver-humor-to-lighten-your-day/): Two jokes from the book, So That's Where I Put That! for caregivers for people with dementia and anyone else who's old enough to appreciate them!
- [Innovative Day Care Helps Families with Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/innovative-day-care-helps-families-with-caregiving/): Innovative caregiving solutions provide purposeful and engaging activities for people with dementia such as this Town Square in San Diego - PBS News Video
- [Making Ends Meet In Retirement](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/making-ends-meet-in-retirement/): When will you retire? Are you prepared? Do you have enough saved? Includes four options people are taking to make sure they have enough during retirement.
- [TCV Book Review: Making Rounds with Oscar](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-making-rounds-with-oscar/): Attending physician at the Steere House, Dr. David Dosa discovers resident feline Oscar’s talent giving comfort to families during their loved one's final hours.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Boom ER Emergency Room Survival Guide](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-boom-er-emergency-room-survival-guide/): A Life Saver. A 360-view from two insiders, both MDs who offer tips of what to look out for and how to have an optimal experience with ER. A must-read.
- [TCV Book Review - Caresharing](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-caresharing/): The Caregiver’s Voice Guest Reviewer, Kathleen Parenteau, finds Caresharing offers questions that care partners may ask one another to help caresharing happen.
- [TCV Book Review: The Way to Stillness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-book-review-the-way-to-stillness/): Powerful Tools for Those in the Helping Professions - the authors’ narrative around the Love Motif - be present and unconditionally accepting to free another to make positive changes.
- [TCV Book Review: The Caregiver's Compass](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-the-caregivers-compass/): Author, Holly Whittelsey Whiteside applies life-coaching principles to caregiving, and illustrates with excerpts from her journal as decade-long caregiver for her mother.
- [TCV Book Review: A delightful story that inspires caregiving hope and joy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-adelightful-story-that-inspires-caregiving-hope-and-joy/): Louise Carey, writer, speaker, wife, and mother of four, paints an endearing portrait of caring for her ninety-four-year-old father-in-law with dementia in The Hedge People.
- [TCV Book Review: An Intimate Look at Caring for Baba](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-an-intimate-look-at-caring-for-baba/): Former teacher turned caregiver and author, Pat Jones, offers an intimate look at caring for her mother, Baba, as she steadily loses herself to Alzheimer’s.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Live Twice, Love Once](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-movie-live-twice-love-once/): A touching film from Spain released January 2020 about a widowed math professor seeking his first love from 50 years ago before Alzheimer's makes him forget.
- [Alzheimer's-Friendly Tips for Designing a Bathroom](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/alzheimers-friendly-tips-for-designing-a-bathroom/): People with dementia and aging loved ones will more safely engage in the activities of daily living by following these five tips for remodelling a bathroom.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - More than I Could Ever Know](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-more-than-i-could-ever-know/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews Dale L. Baker's More than I Could Ever Know -- a carousel ride of caregiving--a love story with humor.
- [Alzheimer's - Mercury and Aluminum Revisited](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-mercury-and-aluminum-revisited/): Beating Alzheimer's by Tom Warren re: harmful effects of mercury fillings and aluminum and their role in Alzheimer's and geoengineering our skies and chemtrails
- [Caregiver, it's NOT too Late](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-its-not-too-late/): Caregivers, remember, it's never too late to ACCOMPLISH anything in life. These people are no different than you. See O'Keeffe's six tips for making a career change.
- [We will remember you](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/we-will-remember-you/): When faced with our mortality, we wonder if people will remember us. Katherine Arnup shares her late sister's legacy in her caregiving book
- [Dementia - The World's New Cancer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/dementia-the-worlds-new-cancer/): No cure on the horizon and 50 million worldwide living with dementia... one son raises dementia awareness with his music video as his dad lives with FTD.
- [Deafness is often mistaken for dementia.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/deafness-is-often-mistaken-for-dementia/): Don't lose out on opportunities to stay connected with people. To listen to them you must be able to hear. Conversations help delay symptoms of dementia.
- [What’s Developing in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/whats-developing-in-alzheimers-disease-treatment/): Lawrence Friedhoff, MD, PhD writes about the newest development in Alzheimer's research and treatment while inviting participation in a clinical trial.
- [HAPPY HOLIDAYS and A VISIONARY NEW YEAR!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/happy-holidays-and-a-visionary-new-year/): The Caregiver's Voice wishes you Happy Holidays - Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and a VISIONARY New Year!
- [Artificial Neurons, Inflamed Brains, Women Want to Live Alone, Money for Retirement](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/artificial-neurons-inflamed-brains-women-want-to-live-alone-money-for-retirement/): This month's 5 article excerpts - fibromyalgia inflames brains contributing to Alzheimer's, neurons, women 65+ want to live on their own, retirement savings.
- [Thank You Caregiver Contest - Free Meals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/thank-you-caregiver-contest-free-meals/): Seniorllnk is sponsoring "Thank You Caregiver Nation," a contest awarding 12 caregivers in 2017 up to $599 in meals from PeachDish. Deadline December 31,2016
- [Caregiver Gift-Getting](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/caregiver-gift-getting/): When careGIVERS learn to let go, doors open wide with unexpected gifts and opportunities. Self-care and being receptive are the keys to being able to receive.
- [6 Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/6-tips-to-prevent-caregiver-burnout/): Don't get so overwhelmed that you either burnout or worse... follow these SIX TIPS to reduce caregiver stress so you feel that you're providing the best care.
- [Physician Medical Directors Answer Dementia-Related Questions](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/video-physician-medical-directors-answer-dementia-related-questions/): Physicians answer dementia related questions in these videos starting with "How Can I Prevent Agitation in My Loved One with Dementia?" from Silverado
- [TCV Book Review: Your Legacy of Love](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-your-legacy-of-love/): The message of Your Legacy of Love: became poignantly relevant to me last week after my nephew died in a self-inflicted freak accident.
- [Bring Joy into Your Caregiving this Holiday Season](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/bring-joy-into-your-caregiving-this-holiday-season/): Caregiver Kathi Koll finds ways to continue bringing JOY to her family after her husband Don's paralyzing stroke. Her approach is inspiring and funny.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Kick-Ass Kinda Girl](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-kick-ass-kinda-girl/): Kathi Koll's "Memoir of Life, Love, and Caregiving" is a story filled with compassion, joy, heartache, and a caregiver who didn't give up. Inspiring!
- [Rise out of depression with your friends](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/rise-out-of-depression-with-your-friends/): When the weight of caregiving grows too much, and depression forces you to your knees, rise out of depression with your friends.
- [Three Biggest Mistakes Caregivers Make](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/three-biggest-mistakes-caregivers-make/): My wife and I served as caregivers to her mother, we made many mistakes - here are three of them. Bart Astor
- [TCV Book Review - How to Be Sick](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-how-to-be-sick/): Eric Riddle's guest review of Toni Bernhard's candid account of living with chronic illness and draws on Buddhist principles to help guide caregivers.
- [A Walk through Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/a-walk-through-dementia/): An innovative virtual reality experience created by Alzheimer's Research UK gets PWoDs walking in the shoes of PWDs--people with dementia.
- [The Caregiver's VOICE - 1,000 Articles!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/1000-articles-published-at-the-caregivers-voice/): Highlights over the years - 1,000 articles yes and 1,000 more that were deleted when we moved to a new site.
- [TALK with your Doctor! (Part III of III) How good is the Internet in helping me know more about an illness, disease, or treatment options?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-informative-caregiving-articles/talk-with-your-doctor-part-iii-of-iii-how-good-is-the-internet-in-helping-me-know-more-about-an-illness-disease-or-treatment-options/): TALK with your Doctor! Part III - The Internet helps us learn moreabout an illness, disease, or treatment options as we partner with our physicians re: our / loved ones' care.
- [TALK with your Doctor! (Part II of III) What should I do when the doctor speaks waaaay over my head?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-informative-caregiving-articles/talk-with-your-doctor-part-ii-of-iii-what-should-i-do-when-the-doctor-speaks-waaaay-over-my-head/): Tips for patients on how to talk with your doctor when you don't understand what s/he says.
- [TALK with your Doctor! (Part I of III) Patient Advocate: Should you bring one?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-informative-caregiving-articles/talk-with-your-doctor-part-i-of-iii-patient-advocate-should-you-bring-one/): Should you bring a friend or relative with you to the doctor's office? we seem to lose our nerve, focus, memory, or even ability to advocate for our own health while in the doctor's office...
- [TCV Inspiration - Maybe](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-inspiration-maybe/): When I wander don't tell me to come and sit down. Wander with me. It may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet... Poem by Norman McNamara
- [TCV Book Review - Saying Goodbye to Someone You Love](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-saying-goodbye-to-someone-you-love/): The Caregiver's Voice Review Saying Goodbye to Someone You Love is a how-to manual to deal with caregivers' and loved ones' grief at the end of life.
- [The Cab Ride I'll Never Forget](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-cab-ride-ill-never-forget/): Twenty years ago, I drove a cab. One night I arrived for a pick up at a building that was dark except for a single light in a ground-floor window.
- [Campaign for the 28th Amendment?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/28th-amendment/): There's a resurgence among Americans calling for greater equality between members of Congress and those they serve. Before taking action, READ UNTIL THE END.
- [6 Ways To Communicate with Your Loved Ones to Improve Your Relationship](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/6-ways-communicating-with-your-aging-loved-ones-will-improve-your-relationship/): Six tips to remember and apply when communicating with care recipients that will preserve their dignity, help you gain empathy, and improve how you relate.
- [Predicting Alzheimer's duration](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/predicting-alzheimers-duration/): The Caregiver's Voice explores the results of a new study predicting time to full-time care, nursing home, or death for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
- [KUDOS for Where's my shoes? book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/kudos-for-wheres-my-shoes/): Two diverse readers write how "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk though Alzheimer's is helping them--one was laid off from Corporate America and a Dental Hygienist
- [TCV Book Review - Death for Beginners](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-death-for-beginners/): Author Karen Jones writes a thorough easy-to-understand book that offers a humorous spin on death with downloadable materials at DeathForBeginners.com
- [Caregivers serve as a bridge between doctors](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregivers-a-bridge-between-doctors/): Linda Cole, co-author of Resurrecting Anthony: A True Story of Courage and Destination, writes about an overwhelming and impersonal health care system as she
- [Caregivers need genuine people to do the job right.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/caregivers-need-genuine-people-to-do-the-job-right/): My late father (with Alzheimer's) used to say, "If you’re going to do a job, do it right." Too many are taking shortcuts harming their brands.
- [We’ve Never Run Away from Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/we-have-never-run-away-from-alzheimers/): Cheryl Levin-Folio's husband had a business philosophy called the 24-Hour Rule. It has helped both live proactively after his Alzheimer's diagnosis at age 56.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Surviving Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-surviving-alzheimers/): The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW interviews Paula Spencer Scott, author of the new book, Surviving Alzheimer's and learns three tips to benefit newer caregivers.
- [Are Your Prescriptions Safe?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/are-your-prescriptions-safe/): There are tools to help you stay informed about drug recalls especially given adverse health risks according to Charles Sipe of RecallGuide.org
- [Hospice Care - Five Unknown Facts](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/hospice-care-five-unknown-facts/): Hospice care is often misunderstood. Diana Pirez explores five facts -- including hospice is a philosophy of care that involves the care recipient and the family.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - The Complete Caregiver's Organizer](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-the-complete-caregivers-organizer/): The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Robin Porter's The Complete Caregiver's Organizer is unique in two ways among other caregiving books.
- [A Walk Down Memory Lane - Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/a-walk-down-memory-lane-video/): The river of life flows with memories of treasured moments. Help elder loved ones and those with memory loss to remember with the images in this short video.
- [How My Cat Taught Me To Be A Better Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/how-my-cat-taught-me-to-be-a-better-caregiver/): There are times we can learn unexpected lessons from the animal kingdom. An orange tabby cat with FIV and lymphoma taught me 5 Lessons of Caregiving.
- [The Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/the-caregiver/): Bruce Williams envisions what the end will be like caring for Ann his wife who was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's. Touching. Sentimental.
- [Caregiver Bruce and Ann Williams Living with Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/caregiver-bruce-and-ann-williams-living-with-alzheimers/): Husband and caregiver Bruce Williams talks with The Caregivers Voice about caring for his wife Ann who hums and vocalizes as she lives with Alzheimer's.
- [Journaling for Better Health](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/journaling-for-better-health/): Journaling is a convenient and free tool that helps caregivers release stress, purge toxic thoughts, learn lessons. Follow the five guidelines.
- [TCV FUN - Married at 80](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-married-at-80/): The local news station was interviewing an 80-year-old ...had just married for the fourth time. ...asked her questions about her life, what it felt like to be marrying again
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Tips for Aging at Home Book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-tips-for-aging-at-home-book/): With more of us wanting to age at home, four authors offer tips to help us think about and prepare to safely manage activities of daily living and more.
- [Leaving Alzheimer's Behind Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/leaving-alzheimers-behind-video/): Numb after his younger-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis at age 50, UK-based Peter Berry grew depressed and wanted commit suicide... until he asked a question.
- [Alzheimer's Breakthrough Act](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-breakthrough-act/): The Alzheimer's Association makes it easy for you to have YOUR VOICE HEARD by clicking on then completing the easy-to-use form at:
- [Five Ways to Ease Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/five-ways-to-ease-caregiving/): Barbra Cohn cared for her (late) husband with younger-onset dementia. She offers five ways to ease the stress of caregiving and is the author of Calmer Waters.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Pulling Taffy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-pulling-taffy/): The Caregiver's Voice Review recommends Pulling Taffy - A Year with Dementia and other Adventures by Tinky Weisblat for it's self-effacing humor, conversational style, and ...
- [Caregiver Independence or Ubuntu?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-independence-or-ubuntu/): While we crave independence we do need to work together from time to time in the South African spirit of ubuntu - it could save a caregiver's life.
- [Musings About Caregiver Daily Habits for Higher Energy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/musings-about-caregiver-daily-habits-for-higher-energy/): Caregiver, to ensure you have the energy for caregiving, these diet, exercise, and sleep tips will make you feel better. Find what works for you and keep at it.
- [Alzheimer Caregiver Support Groups for Men](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-caregiver-support-groups-for-men/): Why are there so few Alzheimer's Support Groups for men in America? Challenge? "Provide meetings of interest to assure repeat attendance," says Gene Conrad
- [Santa Clarita Caregiver Resource Conference](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/santa-clarita-caregiver-resource-conference/): What caregiver resources are available in your community? Brenda Avadian will be speaking at the Santa Clarita Caregiver Resource Conference on May 10
- [Is it Time to Move Your Loved One into a Care Facility?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/is-it-time-to-move-your-loved-one-into-a-care-facility/): Guest author, Ashley Uhler, overviews the signs for caregivers and care recipients with questions to answer while touring residential care homes.
- [Caregiver, Your Impact](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-your-impact/): An inspirational 39-second video of the magnified impact of one-small action or item. Look in the Mirror and say: I am a Caregiver and I Matter
- [5 Things Caregivers Do Better Than Anyone Else](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/5-things-caregivers-do-better-than-anyone-else/): Caregivers do these five things better than anyone else beginning with unconditional communications and ending with answering the call.
- [Critical Priority for Caregivers - Social Connectedness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/critical-priority-for-caregivers-social-connectedness/): What if Mom or Dad could get real-time updates from family, friends, and even caregivers? No isolation or loneliness. The technology's here. ClarityLife
- [Former caregiver learns 3 steps to return to a normal routine](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/former-caregiver-learns-3-steps-to-return-to-a-normal-routine-2/): Caregiver, Ron Whitaker, learns and then shares three steps to return to a normal routine after caring for his parents.
- [Thanks to you, TCV Blog is a Finalist](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/thanks-to-you-tcv-blog-is-a-finalist/): Thank you for helping The Caregiver's Voice Blog be recognized as a FINALIST among Senior Homes.com Best Senior Living Blogs
- [Caregiver Humor - Keeping It Clean with Hygiene Hijinks](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-humor-keeping-it-clean-with-hygiene-hijinks/): Caregiver, Bruce Williams writes about his recent encounter with his wife Ann living with Alzheimer's in this comedy of cleanliness before church.
- [Robin Williams Suicide - What we do know](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/robin-williams-suicide-what-we-do-know/): It takes a beloved comedian like Robin Williams to help us to understand suicide and depression. Despite the pervasiveness of social and traditional media leading us to believe we really know people, the truth is, we don't.
- [Should people with dementia take antipsychotics?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/should-people-with-dementia-take-antipsychotics/): People with dementia living in nursing homes are being treated for agitation with antipsychotics like Risperdal, despite FDA's warnings of mortality risks.
- [Ask The Caregiver's Voice - Paying for Assisted Living](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-the-caregivers-voice-paying-for-assisted-living/): Brian H of North Carolina wants to know his family's options for paying for their mother's assisted living. The Caregiver's Voice explores options including VA
- [Incontinence and Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/incontinence-and-dementia-2/): Why incontinence occurs with dementia and tips to reduce incontinence accidents when a loved one has dementia.
- [Reflecting on Anniversaries with Hope for the Future](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/reflecting-on-anniversaries-with-hope-for-the-future/): Memories of anniversaries, both bad and good - my parents' lessons and the 20th anniversary of a bestselling Alzheimer's caregiving memoir, plus changes ahead.
- [The Caregiver's Voice new website](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-caregivers-voice-new-website-launch-april-25/): The newly designed The Caregivers Voice website is scheduled to launch on April 25th. We welcome your feedback on any glitches you find while using our new site.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Humor - The Banana Test](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/the-caregivers-voice-humor-the-banana-test/): The Banana Test - a fun stress test early in the year for caregivers to see if you need to pace yourself for the next 48 weeks.
- [Puzzled by Her Mother's Emotions after Stroke and Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/puzzled-by-her-mothers-emotions-after-stroke-and-dementia/): Karen Miller of Memory Jogging Puzzles shares satisfying solutions for success when people with dementia and in post-stroke recovery try solving puzzles.
- [The Obstacles of Alzheimer's Caregiving - Looking Back](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/the-obstacles-of-alzheimers-caregiving-looking-back/): Brenda Avadian reflects on how much has changed since this interview and muses upon the need for a 20th Anniversary Edition of her memoir, "Where's my shoes?"
- [Alzheimer's Pain: How do they Feel?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-pain-do-they-feel-it/): How do we better understand when and where our loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia feel pain if they can no longer express it in a way we understand?
- [Preventing dementia - We become what we eat](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/preventing-dementia-we-become-what-we-eat/): Do you ever wonder where your food comes from? These 40 maps shed light on food in America, plus comfort foods, and the primary causes of death in each state.
- [In Sickness and in Health despite Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/in-sickness-and-in-health-despite-alzheimers/): What is Love? Watch this 3.5 minute video. Bill and Glad won't let Alzheimer's interfere.
- [The Stress of Being an Alzheimer's Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-stress-of-being-an-alzheimers-caregiver/): Maria Shriver shares three tips for caregivers, lifestyle changes we can make, and symptoms of caregiver stress on NBC's Today show. Click for 4-minute video.
- [TCV Inspiration - Lessons Learned](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/tcv-inspiration-lessons-learned/): Idaho-based John and Nancy Vogel, long-time school teachers, decided life is to short to spend in a classroom. They quit their jobs and with their two sons, began a three-year adventure of a lifetime.
- [Donate to Alzheimer's - Young lady's hope](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/donate-to-alzheimers-young-ladys-hope/): Katie Tyson is dedicated to the study of neuroscience. One day, she may be the one who makes the breakthrough discovery for those diagnosed with dementia.
- [Perennial or Senior Citizen?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/perennial-or-senior-citizen/): Over the hill? What hill? Words we use to describe people who live a half-century or more are key to how we perceive those (us!) with longterm life experiences.
- [What do I do with all this STUFF?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/what-do-i-do-with-all-this-stuff/): If managing our own clutter is not enough, what happens when you are tasked with not only caring for Mom or Dad but also clearing out the family home as I was?
- [Living Well or Beyond Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/living-well-or-beyond-dementia/): VOICES with Dementia on Living Beyond Dementia include Dementia Alliance International co-founders Kate Swaffer, the late Dr. Richard Taylor, and John Sanblom.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Adamia Lotion](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-adamia-lotion/): Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion - silky smooth velvety soft lotion for caregivers from Macadamia oil
- [How to Manage the STUFF (Clutter) in Your Life](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/how-to-manage-the-stuff-clutter-in-your-life/): Everyone deals with clutter in life. The challenge occurs while caregiving and needing to help our parents downsize. STUFFology 101 can help you declutter.
- [Take Charge of Caregiver Stress](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/take-charge-caregiver-stress/): Using a "worry stone" to take charge of caregiver stress. Includes caregiver infographic.
- [My Grandma Elsie Says… new app](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/my-grandma-elsie-says-new-app/): Kate Arney-Cimino created a new app that helps family members and caregivers keep up to date with their loved ones in care homes.
- [Wherever You Are - A Memoir of Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/wherever-you-are-a-memoir-of-caregiving-for-brain-injury/): Cynthia Lim's Memoir of Love, Marriage, and Brain Injury reminds us that the little things matter most in life. Caregiver for 15 years. Spouse with memory loss.
- [Videos to Help Caregivers and People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/videos-to-help-caregivers-and-people-with-dementia/): UK-based Singing for the Brain music program for people with dementia, movie producer, Suzy Bishop's younger-onset Alzheimer's disease, and CBS Medical Correspondent, Dr. Jon LaPook shares the effects of Alzheimer's on a couple over ten years.
- [TIPS to Keep People with Dementia Active](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tips-to-keep-people-with-dementia-active/): Three tips for caregivers to help keep persons with dementia active by Monica Heltemes, a registered occupational therapist and owner of MindStart®.
- [Jeff Borghoff, "I am the face of Alzheimer’s."](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/jeff-borghoff-i-am-the-face-of-alzheimers/): Jeff Borghoff discusses the year filled with misdiagnoses, until a spinal tap and PET scan found tau and amyloid plaques - diagnosis: younger-onset Alzheimer's.
- [Earth Day and the Impact of Adult diapers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/adult-diapers-impact-earth-day/): More than 30 million Americans living with urinary incontinence and caregivers can take steps to be more eco-friendly - 7% of landfills are adult incontinence products.
- [Caregiver Tips Updated for National Family Caregiver's Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/updated-caregiver-tips-national-family-caregivers-month/): The Caregiver's Voice releases an updated edition of Tips for Caregivers during National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Printable one-page.
- [When should a person with dementia stop driving?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/when-should-a-person-with-dementia-stop-driving-2/): Warning signs to stop driving. The Caregiver's Voice takes two points of view - a caregiver's and person with dementia shares own story.
- [Current Tools to Diagnose Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/current-tools-to-diagnose-dementia/): Professionals from diverse specialties representing neurology, speech pathology, social work, and psychiatry will use most of these 5 tools to diagnose dementia
- [Dementia Numbers Grow](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/dementia-numbers-grow/): At the recent Alzheimer's Disease International's conference, reported number of people worldwide living with dementia has increased to an estimated 36 million.
- [Take RESPITE - TIPS for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/take-respite-tips-for-caregivers/): After caring for my late father with Alzheimer’s, my husband and I cared for three geriatric kitties. We needed respite with more human interaction.
- [Life Begins at 60+](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/life-begins-at-60/): Caregivers can feel older than they are. View this Infographic of inspirational history-making achievements by elders in their 60s, 70s, and even 100.
- [Caregivers celebrating special days like today](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregivers-celebrating-special-days-like-today/): My father, Martin Avadian's and my birthday are today. I'm celebrating his legacy with The Obstacles of Alzheimer's Caregiving: Caring.com Interviews Brenda Avadian
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Last Dance at the Savoy](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-last-dance-at-the-savoy/): Actress, Author, and Caregiver, Kathryn Leigh Scott writes about caregiving for her late husband, Geoff Miller, with PSP - heroic struggles with love.
- [This is only the beginning - Cycling without Age](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/this-is-only-the-beginning-cycling-without-age/): Caregiver inspiration - one man, one bike has grown into a global initiative: volunteers take nursing home residents on rickshaw rides for major mutual benefits
- [Lyn Purser - Dementia Be Damned](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/lyn-purser-dementia-be-damned/): Lyn Purser lived with intellectual disabilities until a younger-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis at 39. She thrives and surprises her sis and primary caregiver, Mom.
- [38-Year-Old Bryan Salter Inherited A Rare Form of Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/38-year-old-bryan-salter-inherited-a-rare-form-of-alzheimers/): Bryan admits to feeling awkward - a young man whose potential is limited; yet, he still works, selflessly endures clinical studies while advocating for a cure.
- [Mary Salter's Two Children Live with Rare Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/mary-salters-two-children-live-with-rare-alzheimers/): Mama Bear, Mary Salter, serves as "MOMager" for 2 of her 3 children who inherited a rare form of Alzheimer's. Team Salter advocates for dementia awareness.
- [Caregivers Need a Little Time Away](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregivers-need-a-little-time-away/): Caregivers rarely recognize how much stress they've been under until they take a respite as Lisa Hutchison discovered during her Georgia-lighthouses trip.
- [When Do I Need an Advanced Health Care Directive?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/when-do-i-need-an-advanced-health-care-directive/): In addition to a trust, will, durable financial power of attorney (POA), there must be an Advanced Health Care Directive in case of an emergency.
- [What do Standing in Line and Waffles have in common?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/what-do-standing-in-line-and-waffles-have-in-common/): Life hacks to make your life easier. Start the day right with "homemade" waffles when you know you'll need to wait in a long line.
- [Important diagrams to Help You Get through Life](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/important-diagrams-to-help-you-get-through-life/): Thanks to BuzzFeed for These 21 Incredibly Important Diagrams to Help You Get through Life --from how to stay creative, brew a perfect cup of tea to how long food lasts and how much food to prepare for your guests.
- [Janice Swink - Louisville Cougar with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/janice-swink-louisville-cougar-with-dementia/): Janice Swink, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and possibly, Lewy body dementia; experiences scary symptoms leading her to ask her husband, "Do I exist?"
- [HOARDING Things: Why?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/hoarding-things_why/): Managing our own clutter is challenging enough. As a caregiver you may face your loved one’s life-time of accumulations. Three reasons elders with Alzheimer's hoard.
- [HOARDING Things: How to Stop](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/hoarding-things-how-to-stop/): how we can stop hoarding and start getting rid of the things that no longer serve a purpose.
- [Caregiver Ken Keene, Jr. – It’s Not About Me](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregiver-ken-keene-jr-its-not-about-me/): ToughKenaMan's son, Ken, Jr. talks with The Caregiver's Voice about the gift of dementia, safety concerns, balancing caregiving, and giving his mom respite.
- [Baby Boomers' Own Health Comes Second to Caring for Loved Ones](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/baby-boomers-own-health-comes-second-to-caring-for-loved-ones/): Humana's survey of 1,000 U.S. baby boomers ranging in age from 45 to 64 found most are stressed and 1 in 3 feel helpless incaring for parents and other family members.
- [Dementia: Be Heard in Washington DC](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/dementia-be-heard-in-washington-dc/): Help Washington, DC hear the voices of people living with dementia
- [Every Good Thing I Did for My Parents...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/every-good-thing-i-did-for-my-parents-led-to/): writes, Writer/Producer, Herbie J Pilato, Led to Every Good Thing in My Life and Career. He cared for his parents then founded the Classic TV Preservation Society.
- [Incontinence Care Tips for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/incontinence-care-tips-for-caregivers/): With 13 million Americans suffering from incontinence, there are strategies to help your loved one maintain dignity and allow you to continue providing care at home.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Bringing Mom Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/caregiver-book-review-bringing-mom-home/): Two sisters move Mom from her Texas home into California assisted living and then into their own home where they live together with the help of in-home care.
- [Caregiver Nominations Open](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/caregiver-nominations-open-2/): Family and professional CAREGIVER NOMINATIONS are now open for The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month program with recognition of the Alzheimer's Whisperer
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Sue Long](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-sue-long/): Sue Long is named The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the month. Her daughter writes: My mom is so good to my dad; she is kind, patient, loving, and she focuses all of her attention on him no matter how hard it may be
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Juanita Bradley](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-juanita-bradley/): Juanita Bradley, PCA, from Home Instead Senior Care (HISC) of Manassas, Virginia is recognized as The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Bob Roney](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-bob-roney/): Bob Roney, The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month is truly the essence of a loving, giving, selfless caretaker.
- [While Families are CELEBRATING Independence Day...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/while-families-are-celebrating-independence-day/): While visiting family and friends, observe how they're faring. Need more information? Sign up for The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter. Priceless info. It's free.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Jim Buckley](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-jim-buckley/): Jim Buckley, nominated by his wife, is recognized as The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month for lovingly caring for his wife despite her two traumatic brain injuries.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Joan Gershman](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-joan-gershman/): The Caregiver's Voice congratulates Joan Gershman for being recognized as The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month of May!
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Cindi Braud](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-cindi-braud/): Cindi cares for her husband, Jon, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's while volunteering and working full-time. They chose not to have children.
- [You'll never be alone - people DO CARE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/youll-never-be-alone-people-do-care/): For 50 years, generations of young people have been picking up Richard "Butch" Varno to bring him to the home basketball and football games.
- [Affordable Care Act](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/affordable-care-act/): Highlights of what the Affordable Care Act will mean for you including employer-sponsored plans and government-subsidized plans.
- [Caregiver of the Month Nominations Open](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/caregiver-of-the-month-nominations-open/): Click on the link above to nominate The Caregiver's Voice next Professional or Family Caregiver of the Month.
- [Call for Caregiver Nominations](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/call-for-caregiver-nominations/): NOMINATIONS OPEN for Caregiver of the Month (CotM) Due February 10, 2012 CotM, Claire Abel writes (edited): I thank my sister, Linda, ... PersonCare.net gifts
- [Caregivers are the Mortar Holding Together Bricks of Care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregivers-the-mortar-holding-together-bricks-of-care/): Four properties of mortar are the keys to enabling family caregivers and professionals to optimize continuum of care options.
- [New Alzheimer's Guidelines - Unanswered Questions](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/new-alzheimers-guidelines-unanswered-questions/): Alzheimer's research progress enables scientists to view the disease earlier--even before symptoms become apparent. What questions should you be asking?
- [Alzheimer's Caregiving Webinar with Leeza](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-caregiving-webinar-with-leeza/): To provide caregivers with answers to their most important questions, Leeza Gibbons' and Alzheimer's experts are providing a free webinar through Novartis.
- [Tips for Talking about Alzheimer’s with a Family Member](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-for-talking-about-alzheimers-with-a-family-member/): Six tips for initiating a discussion about possible dementia with a family member while preserving dignity. June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month.
- [Alzheimer's disease - 4 updates](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/alzheimers-disease-4-updates/): Four updates including Sign the PETITION to Make Alzheimer's Disease a National Priority and Clinical Trials - why you should consider participating in one
- [AMAZING NUMBERS - Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/amazing-numbers-dementia/): Worldwide costs of dementia, if dementia care were a COUNTRY, it would be the world's 18th largest economy, number of people with dementia will triple by 2050.
- [What language do we use to describe dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/what-language-do-we-use-to-describe-dementia/): Meeting of the Minds panelists explore different terms for dementia and whether or not this is a good idea. Also, war terminology is explored, when discussing dementia.
- [33-year-old Kris McElroy - Dementia On a Good Day](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/33-year-old-kris-mcelroy-dementia-on-a-good-day/): Born with progressive neuromuscular disorder, Kris was diagnosed with dementia twice and gave up his PhD studies to direct his limited energy to advocacy.
- [TCV Book Review - The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-book-review-the-complete-resource-guide-for-baby-boomers/): The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers - Everything you need to know about caring for your parent is a regional-compilation of helpful articles for caregivers.
- [Alzheimer’s Conference hosted by Alzheimer's Foundation of America](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-conference/): Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host Concepts in Care Conference in New York for family caregivers, health professionals, and people with Alzheimer's
- [Which One of Us Really Has Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/which-one-of-us-has-dementia/): Most of us forget from time to time. When your train of thought leaves the station without you, keep your sense of humor... unless you're in California waiting to board the train to England.
- [TCV Book Review - Coming Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/tcv-book-review-coming-home/): Kathleen Parenteau reviews Coming home by Deborah Duda for The Caregiver's Voice - great how-to manual on caregiving toward the end of life --with humor and common sense
- [Google Alerts for Alzheimer's - Hype or Hope](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/google-alerts-for-alzheimers-hype-or-hope/): Are these Alzheimer's alerts Hype or Hope? What I would make of all these headlines if I were diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Could we find a cure if we...
- [Survey - Smartphone App for Caregivers?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/survey-smartphone-app-for-caregivers/): Anthony Cirillo, Healthcare Marketing Strategist, is conducting a brief survey to determine interest in a smartphone app for caregivers.
- [Two More Initiatives for The Caregiver's Voice 20th Anniversary](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/two-more-initiatives-for-the-caregivers-voice-20th-anniversary/): The Caregiver's Voice takes two initiatives this month by providing you with a secure browsing experience and letting go of social media counts.
- [You Look Familiar - Ira and Sandy's Dance with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/you-look-familiar-ira-and-sandys-dance-with-dementia/): Sandy lives with Alzheimer's and her husband of nearly 40 years cares for her. View this inspirational video by Antidote of how they live with dementia and dance.
- [Caregiver reflects on her mother's 105th birthday](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-reflects-on-her-mothers-105th-birthday/): Caregiver of the Month, Claire Abel, has been caring for her mother for 18 years with help, recently. Four generations & the mayor celebrate her 105th birthday.
- [REVIEW your Goals then TAKE a STEP](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/review-your-goals-then-take-a-step/): Now that we've entered the 13th b'ak'tun of the Maya Long Count Calendar and are only 4-plus days before the start of the New Year (Julian calendar), TAKE ONE STEP NOW toward a goal you didn't yet achieve.
- [Caregiving Can Transform You](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiving-can-transform-you/): Florrie Munat writes how her life fell apart after her husband suffered a stroke and was later diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. She found a new way to serve as his caregiver.
- [Some things just bear watching...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/some-things-just-bear-watching/): Two hamsters in a wheel for a few joyful moments of caregiver respite. Did you want to reach in and help them? If you answered yes, You're a caregiver.
- [That's not funny! Well, maybe...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/thats-not-funny-well-maybe/): Caregivers can laugh at life's tragedies after a time, which limits the damaging effects of stress. Brenda Avadian tells of her father with dementia walking in the store aisles in his underwear.
- [What's backpacking got to do with caregiving?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/whats-backpacking-got-to-do-with-caregiving/): You will have more enjoyable moments backpacking and caregiving if you follow these three principles.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review - Shelved](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/shelved-a-memoir-of-aging-in-america/): Sue Matthews Petrovski’s, Shelved is a must-read for elders considering a life-changing transition into independent or assisted living. A valuable resource for adult children to support their parents' transition and for for administrators and directors committed to making life better for residents.
- [Can Hearing Loss Help Predict Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/can-hearing-loss-help-predict-dementia/): The link between hearing loss and Alzheimer's / dementia is explored with an infographic by MD Hearing Aid Additional hearing resources provided.
- [If YOU Only Knew What They Were Thinking](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/if-you-only-knew-what-they-were-thinking/): When we realize, like us, each person carries burdens throughout the day, we'd be more understanding, empathic, and compassionate - just like caregivers.
- [The Caregiver’s Voice Finalist Caregivers of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/the-caregivers-voice-finalist-caregivers-of-the-month/): The Caregiver's Voice recognizes two finalist Caregivers of the Month - Sonya Coleman and Dave Treibel for National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
- [Avadian's TIP #3 for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/avadian-tip-3-for-caregivers/): In order to connect with your loved one, you must first establish eye contact and then meet him/her where s/he's at--mood, thoughts, concerns.
- [Impact of Alzheimer's on Baby Boomers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/alzheimers-impact-on-baby-boomers/): Active Baby Boomers must peek into the future to prepare for retirement including healthcare, housing, and caregiver needs for one with dementia.
- [$100 million to assist caregiving families](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/1168/): $100 million to assist families caring for aging relatives by providing help with transportation, adult day care and in-home aids.
- [A Case of Caregiver Dementia?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/a-case-of-caregiver-dementia/): When a caregiver's mind is filled with many thoughts, she runs her car into the closed garage door and then her father with Alzheimer's asks, "Why?"
- [The Caregiver's Voice - Canadian Caregiver Ron Beleno](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/canadian-caregiver-ron-beleno/): Technology innovator and caregiver for his late father with dementia, Toronto-based Ron Beleno shares caregiving ideas and ways to make life better for people with dementia. View the interview here.
- [Helping People with Dementia Thrive with Ping Pong](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/helping-people-with-dementia-thrive-with-ping-pong/): Being physically and mentally active playing ping-pong can help delay the onset of dementia while extending one's cognitive and physical abilities.
- [There's nothing wrong with me.](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/theres-nothing-wrong-with-me/): I was shopping for hiking socks when an elder couple drew my attention. The woman's behavior made me wonder if she had dementia or other cognitive impairment.
- [May you have a 4-F Christmas](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/may-you-have-a-4-f-christmas-2/): A 4-F Christmas wish with a 4-F NEW YEAR! FUN with FAMILY and FRIENDS over good FOOD. Now, isn't that what LIFE is about?
- [TCV Fun - Slow Loris Eats Rice Ball](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-slow-loris-eats-rice-ball/): Kinako, a slow loris, was born in Japan. Video of her eating a rice ball. Three lessons for caregivers
- [The Caregiver's Voice Archives](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-archives/the-caregivers-voice-archives/): The Caregiver's Voice archives include all articles published on and before April 22, 2013, including topics: Ask The Caregiver's Voice, FUN Stuff for Caregivers, Caregiver Latest News, Caregiving Product & Book Reviews
- [Tips for dementia awareness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-for-dementia-awareness/): Dr. Richard Taylor, living with dementia, speaks compassionately in this video about the stigmas and myths of dementia. Included: Tips to raise dementia awareness
- [Dementia  and  "I want to go  home."](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/dementia-and-i-want-to-go-home/): "I want to go home," says Norrms McNamara who lives with dementia. ...when I say "I Want to Go Home" is an admission that I am really ill, slowly dying
- [Ginny says, "I have a slight memory problem."](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/ginny-i-have-a-slight-memory-problem/): At age 78, Ginny, an award-winning fast-pitch softball player lives with dementia in her childhood home. She's had a special friendship over a half-century.
- [Amazon Echo Silver - SNL Parody](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/amazon-echo-silver-snl-parody/): Caregiving for people with dementia will be easier with help from a virtual assistant like Amazon Echo Silver | A Saturday Night Live parody.
- [Look Back to Learn Forward](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/look-back-to-learn-forward/): Jaw-dropping print ads from 50 and 60 years ago at what marketers tried to persuade us to believe.
- [Ultimate Caregiver - Mama Cat adopts Squirrel](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/ultimate-caregiver-mama-cat-adopts-squirrel/): The Caregiver's Voice Inspiration - Cat adopts baby squirrel who learns to purr.
- [Elizabeth Taylor - words of wisdom](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/elizabeth-taylor-words-of-wisdom/): A fan of Elizabeth Taylor since the 1970s, I find special meaning in her words in these two stanzas considering much she focused on external beauty.
- [Inspired by the Acknowledgment Movie](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/inspired-by-the-acknowledgment-movie/): Brenda Avadian writes, "I try to live my life in such a way that one day when I reach out for help, someone will look into my eyes, take my hand, and comfort me."
- [Ask TCV - What can I do when my mom won't bathe?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-tcv-mom-wont-bathe/): Long-distance caregiver asks, What can I do when my mom won’t bathe? Also, how do I deal with my anger?
- [Caregiver Self-Love: I Matter](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-self-love-i-matter/): We've republished the opening letter in The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter entitled, Caregiver Self-LOVE: I Matter by Brenda Avadian for Valentine's Day
- [I'm a Caregiver and I Matter](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/im-a-caregiver-and-i-matter/): Shall we start a campaign to focus on the glue that holds families walking the road of dementia together--the caregiver? I'm a Caregiver and I Matter.
- [I'm a Caregiver I MATTER](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/im-a-caregiver-i-matter/): Brenda Avadian leads caregivers in a Mirror Exercise - I'm a caregiver and I Matter. To really feel this in your heart, you may need to take a respite first.
- [What's it worth to you?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/whats-it-worth-to-you/): Defining the value you place on products and services enables you to more humanely negotiate no or low stress terms.
- [Fascinating Graphic of Cell Size](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/fascinating-graphic-of-cell-size/): The Genetic Science Learning Center takes us on a tour as we view relative sizes of a grain of salt, mitochondrion, and red blood cell down to a carbon atom.
- [Avadian's Musings - New Caregiver's Voice Column](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/avadians-musings-new-caregivers-voice-column/): The Caregiver's Voice launches a new column - Avadian's musings - issues that make us pause to think, ponder, or muse like Rodin's The Thinker.
- [What would my father say?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-would-my-father-say/): Much changed in the world in the ninety years my father lived. Toward the end with dementia and later, Alzheimer's, I often wonder what my father would say about
- [Beware of What Lies Below the Surface, Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiver-beware-of-what-lies-below-the-surface/): While stressed-out caregivers use social media to connect, there are risks to not reading the entire post before responding. Applies to legal documents, too.
- [Fresh Perspectives from Aging Faces Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/fresh-perspectives-on-aging-video/): The Caregiver's Voice Inspiration presents Bay Alarm Medical's Fresh Perspectives from Aging Faces video - 4 members of The Greatest Generation.
- [JOB Opportunity](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/job-opportunity/): Here is a SALES JOB OPPORTUNITY sent in by CareBuzz founder, Carol Marak.
- [Diagnosing Dementia too early - a double-edged sword](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/diagnosing-dementia-early-double-edged-sword/): Diagnosing dementia too early--before symptoms become apparent can be dangerous. Despite the potential for earlier treatment, if the diagnosis is wrong the treatment will do more harm than good.
- [WHAT IF Alzheimer's is Really a DisEase with Reality?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/what-if-alzheimers-is-really-a-disease-with-reality/): WHAT IF hallucinations are a disEase with reality due to Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, or other cause of dementia?
- [Ran the Los Angeles Marathon - again](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ran-the-los-angeles-marathon-again/): After running again in the Los Angeles Marathon, l identify with this! This morning... I woke up, ... I moved my knees,.. I concluded that I'm crispy.
- [Over 50? No One Told Me!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/over-50-no-one-told-me-nutrition/): The cumulative effects of aging grow exponentially--yes, and we need to back off. Well, we need to start with proper nutritional guidelines.
- [A Long-time GOAL Postponed](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/a-long-time-goal-postponed/): Are you a goal setter? How do you feel when you set a goal then DON'T achieve it? Avadian postpones a 17-year goal to run a marathon after injury.
- [Remembering Martin Avadian - 101 years later](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/remembering-martin-avadian-101-years-later/): In his mid-eighties, Martin Avadian began showing signs of dementia. My husband and I moved him into our California home. He met his goal to see the year 2000.
- [Remembering an Independence Day Tradition](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/remembering-an-independence-day-tradition/): Remembering a July 4th family tradition that has been the constant during forty-five years - from childhood in Wisconsin to caregiving in California
- [Two Family Emergencies in One Day](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/two-family-emergencies-in-one-day/): We never know when a family emergency will alter our lives. Despite the daily onslaught of work, I was reminded of what remains important - relationships
- [Has it been THAT long?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/has-it-been-that-long/): My mother advised me to not waste time. As a child I didn't get it - time seemed infinite.
- [Should a person with dementia be allowed to vote?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/should-a-person-with-dementia-be-allowed-to-vote/): Caregiver Sheri Zschocher asks The Caregiver's Voice if her husband should vote despite not being able to form an opinion.
- [The Many Shadows of Alzheimer’s](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-many-shadows-of-alzheimers/): Caregiver and blogger, Sheri Zschocher, writes: For my husband with Alzheimer’s, shadows replace the man he once was. I need help lifting the shadows
- [Celebrating TCV's Caregivers of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/celebrating-tcvs-caregivers-of-the-month/): ENCORE - The Caregiver's Voice recognized the following Caregivers of the Month during 2012.
- [The Caregiver's Voice to Publish a New Caregiver Resources Page](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-voice-to-publish-a-new-caregiver-resources-page/): The Caregiver's Voice will be publishing a new Caregiver Resources page next month focusing on caregiving for people with dementia.
- [The Caregiver's Voice New Resources Directory is Now Live](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-voice-new-resources-directory-is-now-live/): Announcement and link to The Caregiver's Voice new RESOURCES Page featuring U.S.-based and international listings for caregivers for people with dementia.
- [TCV FUN - Nina Conti will make you laugh](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-nina-conti-will-make-you-laugh-2/): London-born ventriloquist, Nina Conti will make you laugh. If you don't start laughing after the first minute then life has been treating you too harshly.
- [2018 - The Caregiver's Voice 20th Anniversary](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/2018-the-caregivers-voice-20th-anniversary/): A brief retrospective, plus three major changes over 20 years leading to thoughts about the future, including reduced privacy, more AI, and caregiving robots.
- [TCV FUN - Jazz Musicians with an Unusual Audience](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-jazz-musicians-with-an-unusual-audience/): The New Hot 5, a band of New Orleans-style jazz musicians, found an unlikely standing-in-the-pasture-only listening audience--not the kind of listeners who will
- [Voices with Dementia - What We Have Learned](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/what-we-have-learned/): Touching each other's and caregivers' lives, we learn five things from and about people with dementia featured in VOICES with Dementia this year.
- [Caregiver Humor - Dona Tabinkers and Her Three Husbands](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregiver-humor-dona-tabinkers-and-her-three-husbands/): Comedy sketch artist, Louise Fusfeld, shares a few delightful moments of confusion when her mother with dementia doesn't recognize her husband of 60 years.
- [Wandering Stroke Survivor Uses Four-Legged Security System](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/wandering-stroke-survivor-uses-four-legged-security-system/): Wandering is one of the biggest safety concerns when caring for a cognitively impaired loved due to stroke or dementia. A dog helps a caregiver keep watch.
- [Foodborne Illnesses and Caring for Older Adults](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/foodborne-illnesses-and-caring-for-older-adults/): When older adults consume contaminated foods, it can be a life-and-death ordeal - three reasons older adults are more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses and ways to prevent
- [Celebrate with your Caregiver Family](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/celebrate-with-caregiver-family/): Instead of the stress of a traditional holiday spent with family, how about discovering the unexpected joys of spending the holidays with fellow caregivers?
- [State of the Art of Caregivers and People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/state-of-the-art-caregivers-and-people-with-dementia/): State of the Art article on Caregivers and People with Dementia from the 1990s till today. Featured PWDs - Norman McNamara, Kate Swaffer, and Dr. Richard Taylor.
- [Caregiver, take it one step at a time](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-take-it-one-step-at-a-time/): No matter how strong you are, there are times you need to take it one-step at a time - to bend with nature's forces in order to survive.
- [Spring is in the air, even if ...](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/spring-is-in-the-air-even-if/): Does spring make you want to declutter in your life? We invite you to take advantage of this pre-press offer - STUFFology 101: Get Your Mind out of the Clutter.
- [Procrastination - Good or Bad?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/procrastination-good-or-bad/): We always hear how bad it is to procrastinate. Is it really bad? Can it be good? It depends on the several factors including priorities and opportunities.
- [Do you have a Bucket List?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/do-you-have-a-bucket-list/): A Bucket List is a list of activities an individual wants to experience before they die. Linda Schmidt of Bell Tower Residence writes about Gerry who got to cross two items off her list.
- [If you could bring hope and JOY to a caregiver, would you?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/if-you-could-bring-hope-and-joy-to-a-caregiver-would-you/): Nominate TCV’s Caregiver of the Month of September and help bring hope, joy and strength to a caregiver.
- [Finding My Own Joy in Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/finding-my-own-joy-in-caregiving/): Claire Abel, The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month of January 2012, finds joy in caregiving from many sources. "My whole outlook changed..."
- [Claire Abel on Finding Joy in Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/claire-abel-on-finding-joy-in-caregiving/): Claire Abel, The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month, still finds joy. Read about her then next week learn how she finds joy in caregiving.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month - Claire Abel](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-claire-abel/): CONGRATULATIONS Claire Abel for being named The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month of January, 2012 for caring for her 102 year old mom.
- [Caregivers have FUN - "She ain't heavy, she's my ... "](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/caregivers-have-fun-she-aint-heavy-shes-my/): Claire Abel, The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month, has been caring for her 103-year old mother for 16 years. Her stories bring caregivers joy.
- [Caregivers, Time for a New Name](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregivers-time-for-a-new-name/): Time for caregivers to have a little fun. Let's start calling each other names beginning with PWoD -pronounced PEE-wahd - People WithOut Dementia.
- [Conquering CLUTTER](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/conquering-clutter/): Four decades of accumulated clutter in my parents' Wisconsin home to declutter, after my mother died and we moved my father with dementia into our California home.
- [WELCOME to a "Sneak Preview" of TheCaregiversVoice.com](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/test-post/): Links to serve your needs whether you are a professional, family caregiver, a member of the media, or a student doing research.
- [My father's 100th birthday!](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/my-fathers-100th-birthday/): Martin Avadian was diagnosed with dementia at age 86 when he moved in with my husband and me as told in "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's.
- [The TOY GUN that Killed](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-toy-gun-that-killed/): Caregivers, when you clear out your loved one's belongings, be careful what you donate to a charitable organization - Imagine the unintended consequences.
- [Free Webinar on Surviving Caregiving and Finding JOY](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/free-webinar-on-surviving-caregiving-and-finding-joy/): Brenda Avadian conducts her first webinar based on her popular keynote, "Can I survive as a caregiver? By the way, is it too much to ask for a sprinkle of JOY?"
- [VIDEO - Can I Survive as a Caregiver?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/webinar-can-i-survive-as-a-caregiver/): I enjoyed a delightful hour sharing highlights of my husband’s and my experience caring for my father with Alzheimer’s.
- [A Caregiver Writes - book has helped me](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/a-caregiver-writes-book-has-helped-me/): Caregiver Mary Bolton: "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's has helped me... my own journey with my 91-year old father with Alzheimer's.
- [Ask The Caregiver's Voice](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ask-the-caregivers-voice/): The Caregiver's Voice addresses the role of touch with loved ones, caregiver dementia, and the purpose of a brief respite.
- [10 Million At-Risk Boomers Urged to Face Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/10-million-at-risk-boomers-urged-to-face-alzheimers/): The Alzheimer’s Association and Pfizer teamed up to launch the national initiative It’s Time to Face Alzheimer’s.
- [Two Ladies out for a Ride](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/two-ladies-out-for-a-ride/): Two elderly women were taking an afternoon drive. Both could barely see over the dashboard of the luxury car. Cruising along, they approached an intersection
- [End of Life Care - how much is enough?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/end-of-life-care-how-much-is-enough/): Dr. Pete Weiss and guests BRENDA AVADIAN, MA and KATHY GURLAND, LCSW discuss healthcare issues at the end of life
- [Inspirational caregiver love story between friends](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/inspirational-caregiver-love-story-between-friends/): After she lost her husband and son, Mary Barrass felt a void, so she invited newly widowed Evelyn to live with her. Inspirational story of unconditional love.
- [Caregivers Deserve Recognition](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/caregivers-deserve-recognition/): Every month, The Caregiver's Voice recognizes a family or professional caregiver for a loved one with cognitive impairment caused by dementia (Alzheimer's,
- [My Mother's Touch](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/my-mothers-touch/): A loving poem by a daughter, Sallie Gibson Holmes, to her mother who may not be able to understand it, yet serves as a beautiful reflection of who she is.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month of April](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-april/): Congratulations to family caregivers Patricia Krueger and Nathan & Julie Steen and for being named #caregiver of the month finalists in April.
- [To Be or Not to Be a Family Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-family-caregiver-2/): If a member of your family can't live independently due to dementia or Alzheimer's, here are some considerations about becoming that person’s caregiver.
- [Debut - The Caregiver's Voice New VIDEO Channel](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel-debut/): The Caregiver's Voice debuts our new video channel featuring a collection of videos for family caregivers and professionals helping people with dementia.
- [Avadian's TIP #4 for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/avadians-tip-4-for-caregivers-feeling-angry/): Feeling angry is normal; however, you hold the potential to inflict unintentional harm without an appropriate outlet. Remember why you became a caregiver.
- [Walking Shoes for Alzheimer's Cure](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/walking-shoes-for-alzheimers-cure/): While an Alzheimer's cure has been elusive, lace up your shoes - we can't give up. While you're at it, support this one-of-a-kind grass roots organization.
- [Carole Mulliken - Coming Out with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/carole-mulliken-coming-out-with-dementia/): Over 15 years, the isolated instances (missing pixels) were too few initially to paint a clear picture of what ultimately led to a dementia diagnosis.
- [Great Kitchen Ideas to Make Life Easier](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/great-kitchen-ideas-to-make-life-easier/): Great kitchen ideas to make life easier and FUN in the kitchen for caregivers
- [TCV FUN - Last-minute Christmas shopping?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-last-minute-christmas-shopping/): Are you doing last-minute Christmas shopping? spinning out of control trying to get it all done? Consider gifts of time and space.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Humor: Making sense of time](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/the-caregivers-voice-humor-making-sense-of-time/): Things you and I take for granted are sometimes hard to grasp for a person with dementia as was making sense of time for my father, Martin Avadian.
- [Birthdays and the gift of TIME](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/birthdays-and-the-gift-of-time/): What is the best gift you can give someone for a birthday? Helping someone SAVE time, SPEND time, or TAKE time, it's the only gift that lasts a lifetime.
- ["I want to go home" inspires commentary](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/i-want-to-go-home-inspires-commentary/): Former caregiver, Carmen Scherubel was inspired by Martin Avadian's expression, "I want to go home" to write about her mom's search for home in a different time
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - Click 'n Dig](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-click-n-dig/): Guest blogger, Eric M. Riddle, reviews Click 'n Dig for The Caregiver's Voice... a clever device and well made for remotes and small pets.
- [THANKSGIVING past and present with a twist](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/thanksgiving-past-and-present-with-a-twist/): The Thanksgiving holiday is not just an American tradition. What if the President didn't pardon the turkey? Turkey preparation options. Caregivers day off.
- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month of March](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-march/): Darlene Eiland's daughter writes, "... a self-less and loving caregiver, despite her own pain, for my 75-year old daddy, who suffers from Alzheimer’s."
- [Avadian's TIP #5 for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/avadians-tip-5-for-caregivers/): Seek Respite if even for five minutes. Caregiver martyrs will not survive long enough to be heroes. Get help with in-home care, adult day care, assisted living
- [Together in Caregiving to Climb a Mountain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/together-in-caregiving-to-climb-a-mountain/): Caring for a loved one can feel like an uphill climb. At first, it appears doable until reality sets in with fear. Can I climb the caregiving mountain?
- [2 Valentines Learn It Pays to Go to School](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/2-valentines-learn-it-pays-to-go-to-school/): 2 childhood sweethearts, who lived in the same neighborhood they were raised in, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by visiting their old high school
- [Susan Suchan on Personal Hygiene for People with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/susan-suchan-on-personal-hygiene-for-people-with-dementia/): Susan Suchan gives tips on DementiaMentors.org on remaining independent while remembering details to maintain hygiene as a person with dementia.
- [Avoiding Scams: Key Questions to Ask an Estate Sale Provider](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/avoiding-scams-key-questions-to-ask-an-estate-sale-provider/): Estate sale providers are not regulated. Caring Transitions provides tips to avoid hazards, offers consumer safeguards, and three questions to ask when moving.
- [Review your year](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/review-your-year/): Reviewing the year offers three benefits in the New Year--laying the foundation to start anew and improving our lives by dealing with obstacles
- [Remember to say, THANK YOU](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/remember-to-say-thank-you/): Our parents likely taught us to say Thank YOU. Josh Coyne, college student, reminds us. Benefits? Reduced stress and more self-love.
- [Caregiver Happiness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/caregiver-happiness/): A national newspaper queried The Caregiver's Voice about an article on the JOYS of caregiving. A funny story or picture can alleviate some caregiver stress and bring hope and JOY.
- [Tips for Hiring an In-Home Caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/tips-for-hiring-an-in-home-caregiver/): Long-time caregiver, Lynette Wilson Juul offers tips for hiring an in-home caregiver; plus, questions families should be sure to ask.
- [When being Obsessively Clean Saves Lives](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/when-being-obsessively-clean-saves-lives/): Healthcare professionals who are obsessively clean may save your or your loved one's life! Includes Six TIPS to Prevent Sickness. MRSA, lymphoma
- [Bonus Caregiver Tip - Ask Questions Repeatedly](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/bonus-caregiver-tip-ask-questions-repeatedly/): BONUS Caregiver TIP: ASK QUESTIONS even if you think you know the answer. The right answer may change; plus, doctors will slow down to reconsider.
- [Brenda Avadian Answers Questions re Caregivers for Seniors](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/brenda-avadian-answers-senior-care-questions/): Caregiver Expert Brenda Avadian answers six questions re: caring for seniors, including family caregiving, issues, and advises having curiosity like a cat.
- [Caregiver Finds a Reason to Live after His Angel Dies](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-finds-a-reason-to-live-after-his-angel-dies/): Caregiver's advice to those who are grieving - Do not sit around. Surround yourself with friends and family. Find someone special--(s)he can save your life.
- [Are Mobile Devices Ruining Us?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/are-mobile-devices-ruining-us/): We need to pay attention to the details and connect more fully as human beings, despite the number of ways technology allows us to communicate.
- [The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW - House of Doolittle Calendars](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/the-caregivers-voice-review-house-of-doolittle-calendars/): The Caregiver's Voice REVIEWS two calendars that help caregivers easily see 3 months and record notes and action items in a quality hardbound organizer.
- [Home for the Holidays with a Bunch of Animals](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/home-for-the-holidays-with-a-bunch-of-animals/): Time for a two-minute caregiver respite and this short video that is sure to make you smile. Will your Holiday table be filled with a bunch of animals? ENJOY
- [Ten Glorious Seconds – New Alzheimer's Video](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/ten-glorious-seconds-new-video-premiere/): Albert doesn't remember his childhood love, but Josie remembers for the two of them. A beautiful short film with a touching message to raise dementia awareness.
- [Three of My Language Pet Peeves](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/three-of-my-english-language-pet-peeves/): Multilingual Brenda Avadian shares three of her English-language pet peeves, one that affects caregivers. Which ones have you encountered?
- [Old-wives' tales or real cures?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/old-wives-tales-or-real-cures/): Caregiver, Are these real cures for headaches, burns, sore throats, blisters and more or just a bunch of old-wives tales?
- [TCV FUN - Over 45 only](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/tcv-fun-over-45-only/): The following was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard University (or so it is said) ...and a cat lover
- [The Power of Positive Language](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/the-power-of-positive-language/): Tips to break the negative language habit. How do you feel when you thank a server for excellent service and you hear, "No problem?" What if we simply say what we want?
- [Caregiver, Are You A Time Debtor?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/caregiver-are-you-a-time-debtor/): Caregivers may not have had a name for it until now - Linda Sivertsen presents a TEDTalk about Time Debt.
- [Respite in a CD](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/respite-in-a-cd/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews Affirmative Therapy for Caregivers to help caregivers overcome a huge obstacle - leaving time for self-care.

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- [The Caregiver's Voice Books](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/products-services/tcv-books/): Books for caregivers with stories and information that bring joy and knowledge about caregiving, care options, and decluttering. - Avadian
- [Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's - Caregivers share the JOYFUL times](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/book-finding-the-joy-caregivers/): Caregivers share the joyful times in Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's book edited by Brenda Avadian
- [Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's – When Tears are Dried with Laughter](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/book-finding-the-joy-tears/): Caregiving Book Finding the Joy in Alzheimers – When Tears are Dried with Laughter 2nd volume of caregiver stories, poems, and pictures.
- [The Caregiver's Voice In the News](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/tcv-in-the-news/): The Caregiver's Voice and Brenda Avadian in the news, chosen among top caregiving, dementia, video sites including radio and video interviews.
- [The Caregiver's Voice RESOURCES Page](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/the-caregivers-voice-resources-page/): The Caregiver's Voice RESOURCE Page features U.S.-based and international resources for caregivers for people with dementia.
- [TRENDS: Boomers and Long Term Care Insurance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/trends-boomers-and-long-term-care-insurance/): 5 reasons why boomers have been slow to embrace Long Term Care Insurance
- [Book Testimonials for Where’s my shoes](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/testimonials-for-wheres-my-shoes/): What doctors, reviewers, caregivers, and experts say about the book "Where’s my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's
- [Hear The Caregiver's VOICE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/hear-the-caregivers-voice/): Links to interviews with Brenda Avadian of The Caregiver's Voice
- [Audio](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/products-services/audio/): TCV Audio For the latest audio (and video) please visit Hear The Caregiver’s Voice page. We’re keeping this page in order to offer you audio products in the future. “The Guiltless Senior Housing Decision" [3/5/2025 TCV Update: BlogTalkRadio ceased operations as of January 2025] Noted Author and Caregiver offers provocative insight. BlogTalkRadio Interview with host,
- [About The Caregiver's Voice Founder](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/about-us/about-the-founder/): Brenda Avadian MA, The Caregiver's Voice, serves as an expert caregiver speaker, and author. She was a family caregiver for her father, Alzheimer's dementia.
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- [Speaker](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/speaker/): Brenda Avadian, MA, Caregiver Speaker, presents keynotes and workshops on caregiving, communicating with your doctor, and uing the continuum of care.
- [North Star Books](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/about-us/north-star-books/): North Star Books, founded in 1992, publishes nonfiction written while authors are living the experience. Topics - caregiving and decluttering.
- [About us](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/about-us/): About us The Caregiver's Voice, mission, vision, About Brenda Avadian, About North Star Books
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- [Rx for Communicating with Your Doctor/Patient](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/speaker/rx-for-communicating/): Doctors and patients who view themselves as partners as they follow these 5 tips will insure optimal medical care
- [Do you want your caregiving story published?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/community/do-you-want-your-caregiver-story-published/): This series of articles are for aspiring caregiver authors who want to know how to write a book and find a publisher.
- [The Caregiver’s Voice Book Review - Confessions of a caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/confessions-of-a-caregiver/): The Caregivers Voice reviews Confessions of a Caregiver by Joseph Skillin
- [TVC Book Review - Memory Lessons](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/tvc-book-review-memory-lessons/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews Memory Lessons: A doctor's story. Jerald Winakur, MD brings us a valuable first-person account by an MD who is also a caregiver for his father with Alzheimer's.
- [TVC Book Review - Alzheimer’s: A Caretaker’s Journal](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/tvc-book-review-alzheimers-a-caretakers-journal/): The Caregiver's Voice Review of Alzheimer's: A Caretaker’s Journal by Marie Fostino. Rare family caregiver books written in real time -- fresh, compelling, vivid, and poignant. Helps caregivers know what to expect.
- [Media Room](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/): Since 1998, TheCaregiversVoice.com has been helping caregivers for people with dementia with knowledge, support, and humor.
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- [TCV’s Caregiver of the Month of October: June “Zoe” Kelly](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month-of-october-june-zoe-kelly/): The Caregiver’s Voice names June “Zoe” Kelly as the Caregiver of October. Zoe is a caregiver with Home Care Assistance in San Diego, California
- [TCV Product Review](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-product-review/): The Caregiver's Voice Review of Products from 2012 and earlier. This page has been integrated into a (newer starting in 2013) The Caregiver's Voice Review.
- [Book Excerpts from Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's – Caregivers Share the JOYFUL Times](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/excerpts-from-finding-the-joy/): Book Excerpts Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s- Caregivers share the joyful times including Caregiver, Those Three Words, Who's the father, and A Bedtime story
- [The Caregiver’s Voice Caregivers of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/nominate-a-caregiver-form/): The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month Program [Update: 12/20/2015] More than 100 million family caregivers and professionals care for the nearly 47 million people with dementia worldwide. Caregivers try to be nimble while caring for loved ones whose dementia may be caused by Alzheimer's, Lewy bodies, vascular, Parkinson's, frontotemporal lobe, and rarer causes. The Caregiver’s Voice has featured
- [TCV Media Questions](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/tcv-media-questions/): Caregiving, dementia, Alzheimer's Questions for the media from Brenda Avadian of The Caregiver's Voice
- [Health & Finance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/health-finance/): What began as TADWU.us The American Dream Wake UP United States became Health and Finance articles and now Avadian's Musings.
- [SUBMIT your story for Finding the JOY in Caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/community/submit-your-story-for-finding-the-joy-in-caregiving/): SUBMIT your story for Finding the JOY in Caregiving. Submit your JOYFUL story or photo about caring for a loved one with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or stroke.
- [Product & Book Reviews](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/): The Caregiver's Voice Product and Book reviews features detailed reviews of products and books of interest to family and professional caregivers.
- [A Real Valentine Story – Husband, Age 90, Unconditionally Loves and Cares for his Wife with Stroke](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/ninety-year-old-husband-tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/): Ninety-year-old Eugene Machlin, recognized as The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month, is the primary caregiver for his eighty-four-year-old wife who is paralyzed and in a wheelchair following a stroke
- [Audio-Visual (AV) & Travel Specifications](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/speaker/speaker-av-travel-specs/): Audio visual and travel specifications for Brenda Avadian's speaking engagements.
- [The Caregiver’s Voice Humor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/): Caregiver humor to turn tears into laughter or at least to make one smile while caregiving.
- [Tips for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/informative-caregiving-articles/tips-for-caregivers/): TIPS for caregivers - learn as much as you can about Alzheimer’s / dementia, how to communicate and deal with anger, respite, support groups, adult day care, all-important Diamond Tip.
- [Informative Caregiving Articles](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/informative-caregiving-articles/)
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- [Elder Abuse Hits Home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/elder-abuse-hits-home/): Elder abuse of former caregiver scammed out of $9,400 by impersonator pretending to be her grandson jailed in BC, Canada. The 3 lessons she learned to prevent elder abuse
- [Warning Signs of Alzheimers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/informative-caregiving-articles/warning-signs-of-alzheimers/): Warning signs of Alzheimer's adapted from the Alzheimer's Association for the caregiving book, "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's
- [The Caregiving Continuum ](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/informative-caregiving-articles/the-caregiving-continuum/): The caregiving continuum includes three stage -- pre-caregiver, caregiver, and caregiver survivor. This article looks at the options to best navigate through each stage.
- [Long Term Care Insurance?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/informative-caregiving-articles/long-term-care-insurance/): Will I need Long Term Care Insurance? by Brenda Avadian addresses the risks, the reasons, the questions to ask, and other options for long term care financing.
- [TCV Book Review](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/): The Caregiver's Voice book reviews from April 2008 to March 2013. Newest reviews are at The Caregiver's Voice Review at https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/
- [TVC Book Review - The Alzheimer’s Action Plan](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/tvc-book-review-the-alzheimers-action-plan/): The Alzheimer's Action Plan by P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD and Lisa P. Gwyther’s, MSW is an Alzheimer's bible for professionals and family caregivers.
- [TVC Book Review - The Senior’s Guide to the Internet](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/tvc-book-review-the-seniors-guide-to-the-internet/): The Caregiver's Voice Book Review of Colmer and Thomas' Senior's Guide to the Internet. Organized in ten easy-to-digest sections.
- [TVC Book Review - The Glass Seed](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/tvc-book-review-the-glass-seed/): The Caregiver's Voice reviews The Glass Seed by Eileen Delehanty Pearkes. A rare, authentic, and deeply heartfelt metaphor-filled memoir of the meaning of loss due to Alzheimer's disease.
- [TVC Book Review - Is Alzheimer’s disease real?](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/product-book-reviews/tcv-book-review/tvc-book-review-is-alzheimers-disease-real/): Peter Whitehouse's book The Myth of Alzheimer's leads us to ask, Is Alzheimer's real? A definite keeper on this reviewer's bookshelf.
- [FAQ's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/faqs/): FAQs or Frequently asked questions at TheCaregiversVoice.com re: Alzheimer's, dementia, diagnosis, continuum of care,
- [TCV’s PRODUCTS UNIQUE GUARANTEE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-products-unique-guarantee/): The Caregiver’s Voice UNIQUE GUARANTEE Give the product away. Even though we didn’t meet your expectations, we ask for your help us to help someone else.
- [TCV’s Caregiver of the Month to be announced October](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/caregiver-of-the-month-recognition-to-start-in-october/): Starting October 2010, The Caregiver’s Voice will name a Caregiver of the Month The Caregiver’s Voice will be recognizing caregivers–the silent heroes who provide comfort and care to our loved ones.
- [Pioneering Caregiving Author and Founder of TheCaregiversVoice.com to Celebrate Continuum of Care and Website Launch](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/pioneering-caregiving-author-founder-new-launch-spring-2010/): Founder Brenda Avadian, MA, will celebrate a dozen-year milestone with the rebirth (and launch) of a newly upgraded and interactive TheCaregiversVoice.com this Spring.
- [10-year status report on caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/media-releases/10-year-status-report-on-caregiving/): 10-Year Status Report: What Have We Learned about Caregiving? Six changes shaped caregiving in the last decade. Four trends emerge as we look ahead.
- [The Caregiver's Voice Review](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/resources-links/the-caregivers-voice-review/): Independent reviews of products and books. Submit your book or product to The Caregiver’s Voice Review. Please be sure to follow Submission Guidelines.
- [Book Excerpts - "Where’s my shoes?"](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/excerpts-from-wheres-my-shoes/): Excerpts from caregiving book "Where's my shoes?" My father's walk through Alzheimer's from Brenda Avadian
- ["Where’s my shoes?" Table of Contents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/book-toc-wheres-my-shoes/): Table of Contents of Avadian's pioneering caregiving book, "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's 2nd ed.
- [Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's – Tears Table of Contents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/book-toc-finding-the-joy-tears/): Caregiver Book Table of Contents Finding the Joy in Alzheimers – When tears are dried with laughter
- [Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's – Caregivers  Table of Contents](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/book-toc-finding-the-joy-caregiver/): Caregiving Book Table of Contents Finding the Joy in Alzheimers – Caregivers share the JOYFUL times
- [Book Testimonials for Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's – Caregivers Share the JOYFUL Times](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/testimonials-for-finding-joy/): What the experts, reviewers, caregivers, and a child say about book Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s: Caregivers share the joyful times
- [Book Testimonials for Finding the Joy in Alzheimer's – When Tears are Dried with Laughter](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/testimonials-for-finding-the-joy-tears/): What experts, reviewers, and caregivers say about book Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s: When Tears are Dried with Laughter
- [TCV Story Ideas for the Media](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/media-room/tcv-story-ideas-for-the-media/): Caregiving and dementia story ideas for the media including finding the joy, care options, coping with guilt, elder abuse prevention
- [TCV Must-Know Information](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/products-services/tcv-must-know-information/): Must-Know Information The Caregiver’s Voice will be adding in-depth information to give you the additional knowledge you need to better care for your loved one. Professionals: when you make this information available to your caregiver clients, you empower them to make informed decisions for their loved ones. All articles and book chapters are available as
- [Book Excerpts from Finding the Joy – Tears](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/excerpts-from-finding-the-joy-tears/): Book Excerpts Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s: When Tears are Dried with Laughter including Superheroes, respite at 13,500 feet.
- ["Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/book-wheres-my-shoes/): Book about caring for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer's. Pre-caregiving, continuum of care, after caregiving by Brenda Avadian - “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk through Alzheimer’s

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- [TCV's Caregiver of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-caregiver-of-the-month/)
- [The Caregivers Voice Review](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/): The Caregiver’s Voice offers independent reviews of books, products, and services for caregivers for people with dementia.
- [The Caregivers Voice Inspiration](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/): The Caregiver’s Voice shares inspirational articles, ideas, and images.
- [Latest News](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/latest-news/)
- [Health & Finance](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/health_and_finance/)
- [TCV's Informative Caregiving Articles](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcvs-informative-caregiving-articles/)
- [Ask The Caregiver's Voice](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/ask-the-caregivers-voice/)
- [Product & Book Reviews](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/product-book-reviews/): The Caregiver’s Voice Review of books and products. These are earlier reviews dating from March 2013 to January 2009.
- [FUN Stuff](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/fun-stuff/)
- [Remembrances](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/remembrances/)
- [Advocacy - The Caregiver's VOICE](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/advocacy-the-caregivers-voice/)
- [The Caregivers Voice Features](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-features/): The Caregiver’s Voice Features category will feature notable people, places, things that make life better for family caregivers, loved ones with dementia, and professionals. This category replaces the Caregiver of the Month program.
- [Avadian Musings](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/): Brenda Avadian muses about LIFE’s conundrums. Sometimes, these relate to caregiving and dementia and other times, not so much.
- [The Caregivers Voice VIDEO Channel](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/): The Caregiver’s Voice will be posting videos for family caregivers caring for and professionals helping people with dementia.
- [VOICES with Dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/): The Caregiver’s Voice column VOICES with Dementia features people with dementia including Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, vascular, Parkinson’s and other causes of dementia to help PWoDs (people without dementia) to better understand what it is like living with dementia | raise dementia awareness | reduce dementia stigma |
- [The Caregivers Voice Humor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/): “If we can’t laugh, we’ll cry,” say caregivers. Brenda Avadian of The Caregiver’s Voice and former caregiver chose laughter and shared the joy with her father who lived with Alzheimer’s.
- [TIPS for Caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/): Informative articles for caregivers for people with dementia, including Caregiver TIPS and news updates.
- [The Caregivers Voice Archives](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-archives/): The Caregiver’s Voice offers hundreds of archived articles – Tips for caregivers, Humor, Ask The Caregiver’s Voice, Reviews, and The Caregiver of the Month.

## Tags

- [the caregivers voice](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/the-caregivers-voice/): The Caregiver’s Voice website, TheCaregiversVoice.com | TCV | The Caregiver’s Voice is the independent voice for caregivers, (carers and care partners) for people with dementia including Alzheimer’s, Lewy body, Parkinson’s, vascular, fronto-temporal lobe, and rarer forms, the caregiver’s voice logo caregiver coach, caregiver speaker, caregiver expert, sponsorship opportunities
- [stroke](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/stroke/): stroke, stroke prevention, minimizing stroke damage with FAST (face, arms, speech, time), paralysis
- [professional caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/professional-caregiver/)
- [long term care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/long-term-care/): Includes long-term care and costs, including in-home care, memory care, continuing care community, skilled nursing care, and long-term care insurance
- [Parkinson's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/parkinsons/): Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease affecting movement. It can affect cognition and is one of the leading causes of dementia.
- [surviving caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/surviving-caregiving/): can I survive as a caregiver, caregiver survival, caregiver tips, Brenda Avadian’s Keynote: Can I survive as a caregiver? | guilt, caregiver guilt, Guilticide
- [support group](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/support-group/): in-person support groups, face-to-face, virtual support group, online, support groups for caregivers, caregiver support groups for men, Alzheimer’s support groups, memory cafes,
- [nursing home](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/nursing-home/): nursing home, skilled nursing facility, SNF skilled nursing care
- [personal finances](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/personal-finances/): estate plan, retirement, long-term care, investment, money, The American Dream, economy
- [unconditional love](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/unconditional-love/)
- [memories and remembering](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/memories-remembering/): memories and remembering
- [memory loss](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/memory-loss/): forgetfulness, forgetting names, appointments, family relations due to dementia
- [medical records](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/medical-records/): medical records include patient information
- [residential care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/residential-care/): assisted living | assisted living residence | memory care | person-centered care
- [saving time for caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/saving-time-for-caregivers/): Caregivers need to save time (and money) in order to have a caregiver respite and lower caregiver stress | avoid procrastinating, procrastinate
- [The Caregivers Voice Caregiver of the Month](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/the-caregivers-voice-caregiver-of-the-month/): Monthly caregiver recognition of The Caregiver’s Voice Caregivers who go above and beyond including Claire Abel, Cindi Braud, Jim Buckley, Tammy Campbell, Sonya Coleman, Mary Doolan, Darlene Eiland, Barbara Gaughen-Muller, June Kelly, Henry Kolodziej, Sue Long, Eugene Machlin, Donald Mc Cormick, Joan Gershman, Juanita Bradley, Mabel Ann Romick, Rob Roney, Nitin Samtani, Patty Smith, Nathan and Julie Steen, Dave Treibel, Maureen Wells, Carol Wright, Sheri Zschocher | Gifts provided by PersonCare.net
- [younger onset Alzheimer's disease](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/younger-onset-alzheimers-disease/): About 5% of all the people who have Alzheimer’s disease develop symptoms before age 65. Previously known as early-onset Alzheimer’s and changed to “younger” to distinguish from early-stage Alzheimer’s.
- [caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver/): Family caregivers and professionals. Care partners and carers. Long-distance caregiver. Compassion fatigue, caregiver emotions, caregiver humor, caregiver photos, caregiver technology and caregiver apps, care plans
- [Avadian](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/avadian/): Avadian is Brenda Avadian’s birth name and her father, Martin Avadian. Avadian is an Armenian name. Also covers Armenian Genocide.
- [family caregiver](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/family-caregiver/): primary caregiver who is involved in coordinating and providing care for a loved one
- [dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/dementia/): umbrella term for many causes (types) of dementia including the leading cause, Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy bodies, Parkinson’s, fronto-temporal lobe, and rarer types. Symptoms include forgetting, sundowning, agnosia (inability to recognize objects, people, etc.), aphasia (language impairment), anosognosia (unaware of having a disease), hallucinations, paranoia,
- [in-home care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/in-home-care/): One of the initial options along the continuum of care for family caregivers. Also see adult day services. | home health aides (HHAs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), professional caregivers | independent living | home safety
- [caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiving/): caregiver, caregiving, caregiving challenges | caregiving is like mountain climbing | surviving caregiving
- [Alzheimer's](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/alzheimers/): Leading cause of dementia | could be Type-3 diabetes | forgetfulness, impaired judgment, loss of a sense of time | raise Alzheimer’s awareness
- [caregiver dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-dementia/): The leading cause of dementia that’s reversible when stressed-out overwhelmed caregivers show symptoms of forgetfulness, confusion, and disorientation.
- [caregiver stress](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-stress/): caregiver-stress | caregiver emotions | caregiver anger | overwhelmed caregiver | caregiver respite | caregiver burnout
- ["Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/wheres-my-shoes-my-fathers-walk-through-alzheimers-book/): “Where’s my shoes?” is the title of a family caregiver’s book about her father’s walk through Alzheimer’s. The grammatically incorrect usage was the way her father asked the question after being diagnosed with dementia and living with the author.
- [finding the JOY in caregiving](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/finding-the-joy-in-caregiving/)
- [caregiver tips](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-tips/): tips for caregivers, diamond tip for caregivers, The Caregiver’s Voice Tips, caregiver webinar, tips for getting through the holidays
- [caregiver blog](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-blog/): blog about caregiving for people with dementia including Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body, fronto-temporal lobe, and more. Includes caregiver humor, caregiver inspiration, caregiver tips, caregiver videos, respite, and submission guidelines to write for The Caregiver’s Voice
- [depression](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/depression/)
- [healthcare](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/healthcare/): healthcare. health care, Medicare, long-term care, medical care, therapy
- [caregiver support](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-support/): caregiver support includes support groups and spiritual support
- [Brenda Avadian](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/brenda-avadian/): Brenda Avadian is the youngst of three. She often writes about her father, Martin Avadian for whom she was a caregiver while he lived with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.
- [cognitive impairment](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/cognitive-impairment/): includes mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- [brain](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/brain/)
- [holiday season](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/holiday-season/): Thanksgiving (in America), solstice, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa (African-American)
- [adult day services](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/adult-day-services/): One of the initial options along the continuum of care for family caregivers. Also see in-home care.
- [caregiver respite](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-respite/): 5-minute respite, caregivers can get respite with in-home care, adult day care, and even residential care or assisted living When the going gets tough, sometimes all it takes is a five-minute respite.
- [hearing loss](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/hearing-loss/): hearing loss, hearing impariment, hearing aids
- [geriatric assessment](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/geriatric-assessment/): Includes geriatric assessment center and geriatric assessment team composed of a psychiatrist, geriatric physician | geriatric care manager
- [Finding the JOY in Alzheimer's - book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/finding-the-joy-in-alzheimers-book/)
- [elder abuse](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/elder-abuse/): elder abuse, vulnerable adults, fraud, scams, Mickey Rooney
- [dementia awareness](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/dementia-awareness/): Raising awareness of dementia will help reduce the stigma of dementia
- [dementia types causes symptoms](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/dementia-types-causes-symptoms/): types of dementia, dementia symptoms, Alzheimer’s, Lewy bodies (LBD), vascular, Parkinsons, frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTD), younger-onset Alzheimer, younger-onset dementia, early-onset dementia, and rarer forms caused by Pick’s, Wernicke’s encephalopathy, Huntington’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob-disease, Korsakoff syndrome | neurodegenerative diseases, major neurocognitive disorder | wandering, sundowners, swallowing problems, dysphagia, primary progressive aphasia (PPA is currently associated with Alzheimer’s or FTD if not caused by stroke or trauma), difficulty swallowing, swallow safely
- [dementia diagnosis alzheimers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/dementia-diagnosis-alzheimers/): dementia is the umbrella term diagnosed with an initial cognitive assessment followed by a comprehensive assessment by a neurologist, psychiatrist, speech pathologist, social worker, and more | Alzheimer’s is the leading cause followed by vascular, Lewy bodies, fronto-temporal lobe and mixed dementias | mini mental state examination (MMSE), includes geriatric assessment
- [elder care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/elder-care/): elderly, senior care, elder humor, long-term care, in-home care, elder abuse, medical alert system, caring for older adults
- [elder law](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/elder-law/): Includes elder law attorney, living will, power of attorney, trust, financial planning, estate plan, long-term care, attorney in fact, advance health care directives, which may include a Do Not Resuscitate – DNR order, POLST
- [person with dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/person-with-dementia/): people with dementia (PwD) have any or several of different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy bodies, vascular, Parkinson’s, frontotemporal lobe, and rarer forms | current efforts are to rename dementia to a less stigmatizing cognitive neurological disorder | human right to a life with dignity
- [caregiver book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-book/): Books for caregivers, caregiving books, caregiver guide, The Caregiver’s Voice Review, how to write a book for caregivers
- [caregiver self-care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-self-care/)
- [STUFFology 101 book](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/stuffology-101-book/): declutter book, how do get rid of clutter, cluttergories beyond physical clutter
- [caregiver speaker](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-speaker/): expert caregiver speaker, caregiver keynote, caregiver conference
- [dementia organizations](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/dementia-organizations/): Dementia Alliance International, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Disease International, Dementia Namibia
- [caregiver humor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-humor/): Humor for caregivers who need a change of pace or respite. The Caregiver’s Voice aims to provide a smile or an outright laugh, because overwhelmed caregivers deserve to have a little fun | FUN stuff for caregivers
- [people with dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/people-with-dementia/): people with dementia (PwD) have any or a combination of the varying types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, Lewy bodies, vascular, Parkinson’s, frontotemporal lobe, and rarer forms | current efforts are to rename dementia to a less stigmatizing cognitive neurological disorder | human right to a life with dignity
- [coping with grief](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/coping-with-grief/): grieve, death, hospice
- [caregiver nomination](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-nomination/)
- [person without dementia - PWoD](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/person-without-dementia-pwod/): person without dementia | PWoD coined by Brenda Avadian
- [declutter](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/declutter/): clutter, hoard, declutter, cluttergories (clutter categories) in STUFFology 101: mental clutter, physical clutter, temporal clutter, sensual clutter, and digital clutter | piles of overwhelming paperwork (POOP) | hoarder | hoarding
- [medical doctor](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/medical-doctor/)
- [caregiver organizations and resources](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-organizations-and-resources/): Family Caregiver Alliance, www.eldercare.gov, caregiver action network, the caregiver’s voice, elder care locator. National Alliance for Caregiving, National Association of Areas on Aging, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), National Institute of Health, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, The Caregiver’s Voice Newsletter, U.S. Administration on Aging, UCLA Medical School, US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center, adult protective services, organizations providing home-delivered meals
- [wandering and dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/wandering-dementia/): wandering, exiting, elopement
- [caregiver communication skills](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiver-communication-skills/): caregiver communication skills, Alzheimer’s Whisperer, validation, helping people with dementia feel accepted, valued and dignified, communicating through music, asking questions, talking with your doctor, calling in advance to confirm appointment and save time
- [caregiving continuum of care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregiving-continuum-of-care/): continuum of care options from in-home care, adult day services, assisted living, continuing care, to skilled nursing care and hospice; care options
- [prescription medication](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/prescription-medication/): prescription drug, Rx, prescription drug abuse, prescribe treatment, Alzheimer’s drugs, cholinesterase inhibitors, Aricept, Namenda, Razadyne, and antipsychotics, antipsychotic medications | pharmaceutical and pharmacy | pill organizer, pill dispenser, medication organizer, medication storage
- [activities for people with dementia](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/activities-for-people-with-dementia/): Alzheimer activities, companion stuffed animals
- [hospice palliative care](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/hospice-palliative-care/): palliative care includes hospice (end-of-life) care
- [death - end of life](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/death-end-of-life/): includes death with dignity, end of life, grief, grieving, hospice
- [dementia Alzheimers research](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/dementia-alzheimers-research/): clinical studes, tau tangles, beta amyloid, amyloid plaques, Alzheimer cure, tau proteins, neurofibrillary tangles, Alzheimer’s disease
- [review of caregiver books and products](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/review-of-caregiver-books-and-products/): The Caregiver’s Voice reviews books, products, and services for caregivers for people with dementia.
- [aging / aging parent](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/aging-aging-parent/): aging, aging in place, healthy aging, caring for older adults, elder care | taking care of parents, mother, father, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, childhood memories with Mom and Dad
- [aging](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/aging/)
- [caregivers](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/caregivers/)
- [Medicare](https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tag/medicare/)