ASK The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) My doctor always seems rushed. I feel he doesn’t fully understand my symptoms. How can I make sure he understands then takes time to ans[...]
My siblings and I have found an agreed-upon assisted living center for our 85-year old mother with mild dementia. She owns her modest home outright. She receives Social Security, w[...]
CONGRATULATIONS to our FINALISTS for The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month! The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) is proud to recognize 2 of 4 finalists chosen by our sele[...]
Long before I’d ever heard the words Alzheimer’s, dementia, or caregiver…I set a goal to run a marathon. The year was 1993 when I committed to run a marathon as [...]
Darlene Merkler’s The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers-Everything you need to know about caring for your parent is a regionally-originated compilation of articles us[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is especially significant when caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s who can no longer communicate meaningfully. Brain impairing illnes[...]
Since all of us will either BE a caregiver (if we’re not one currently) or NEED a caregiver, our lives will change for the better IF we realize that some of us will always provide [...]
Surviving as a caregiver is of particular concern while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Caring for a brain-impaired loved one who cannot converse meaningfully can be[...]
Albert does not recall his beloved Josie with whom he ran through the tall grassy meadows as a child. Fortunately, Josie still remembers. She visits Albert in the care home–g[...]
What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again? What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from he[...]
Caregiver Mary Barrass writes an inspirational story of unconditional love. After she lost her husband and son, Mary felt such a deep void, she invited recently widowed Evelyn to l[...]
Join Dr. Pete Weiss and guests BRENDA AVADIAN, MA and KATHY GURLAND, LCSW for a discussion about healthcare at the end of life – certainly, a controversial subject. This won&[...]
