Guest article by Lisa Price, MD We are a nation of caregivers. Whether for children or older adults, that’s what we do. Provide care. The number of caregivers is staggering. In the[...]
Sometimes, we get to know people who deserve more from life than they’re getting. Caregivers are one group of people whose role extends beyond what seems humanly possible. Yo[...]
Caregivers need to be reminded: Take a respite break. After all, we humans are a bit stubborn. “I can do this.” “If I just get through this, I’ll be able to[...]
“My father, Bob, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2002, at the age of 73. He passed away in 2009. In an ironic twist of fate, in late 2012 my mother Lois, 78, was he[...]
Are you cheap, frugal, or environmentally conscious? Years ago, a dear friend served as a caregiver for my father who lived with dementia. While I was away on travel, my husband to[...]
That’s 365 Days at 24 Hours a Day x 60 Dear Caregiver, How will you spend your TIME in 2016? [UPDATE: 2016 is a Leap Year. See comment below this post.] Barring an unforeseen[...]
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.[...]
Brad Swientoniowski shot a video featuring just 12 minutes of his father’s day. Daniel Swientoniowski, age 68, is a Vietnam veteran and retired Detroit police officer. He lives wit[...]
Caregiver, Seek RESPITE if even for Five Minutes Caregiving martyrs are not heroes. We only have so much energy to give each day. And caregiving martyrs rarely survive long enough [...]
Maintaining dignity with dementia. This is what struck me while I viewed this video from The Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM). Sometimes, it takes a different c[...]
Caregiver Survival – what will it take? Can I survive as a caregiver? Next week Monday, I’ll be presenting I’m a Caregiver and I MATTER at The Olmsted for the Jew[...]
