The older we get the faster time passes. But seriously now, has it been THAT long? I remember my mother advising me not to waste time. As a child I didn’t get it – time[...]
Finding the JOY in caregiving may feel impossible, especially during the holidays. Sometimes, we need a new approach when celebrating the holidays. Instead of the traditional gathe[...]
Guest post by Dr. Mark Rubinstein At times, we all take the people we love for granted. At least, I did … until the gift. The old expression “you don’t know what you ha[...]
Celebrate the love of caregivers everywhere who are always near to help and comfort. Back at school? As I looked up from my dinner plate, I gazed through the window that looked ont[...]
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the first printing of Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s – When Tears are Dried with Laughter, we publish “What makes careg[...]
ENCORE – The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) recognized the following Caregivers of the Month of 2012. This spring, The Caregiver’s Voice will launch a new website and a [...]
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 ST[...]
Once in our lifetimes, we will experience 12-12-12 or December 12, 2012. Last year, when we experienced 11-11-11, people wondered what we could on that day. Here we are again. We&#[...]
The Inner Home – My Solace in Times of Challenge Guest Post by Liza Johnson “Take me home,” was something I heard Mom say again and again throughout the latter pa[...]
Are we ready to become caregivers? It was 16 years ago today … the morning of September 10 and the day I’d leave Milwaukee with my father. I woke up early, showered and packe[...]
Happy Father’s Day! Know that you live on through your children. Your life and what you stand for is reflected in each decision your children make and the actions they take. [...]
My mother died on April Fool’s Day in 1993. She was only 72. I was still in my early 30s — too young and shortchanged from a mother’s lifetime of wisdom. My arriv[...]
