Why do we continue visiting a nursing home, adult day care, residential care home, assisted living community, or even a family, after a loved one is gone? For many reasons …[...]
We borrow our title for Carolyn Knight’s guest post from Shakespeare. Knight addresses whether or not we have what it takes to be a family caregiver. TCV Ed. If a member of y[...]
A caregiver writes: Why do I feel so tired and feel bad that I am tired. I have been taking care of my husband for over a year and a half, I have not had any help … Maybe you[...]
First there was The Horse Whisperer then The Dog Whisperer and The Ghost Whisperer. I wonder when we will see The Cat Whisperer. Oh wait, there’s Jackson Galaxy. And now, the[...]
Loved One Disappears from Nursing Home The phone rang. It was the sheriff’s deputy. Martin Avadian disappeared from the nursing home. What? Did I hear that correctly? Only twelve h[...]
When The Caregiver’s Voice answers questions for the media; the answers can also inform you. Three topics are answered briefly below: Elder Care options Caring for a loved on[...]
Maureen has worked as the Daytrip program director for the Johnson Adult Day Program (JADP) in Denver, Colorado for more than twelve years and has touched hundreds of lives as a re[...]
In this edition of Ask The Caregiver’s Voice, you’ll find: caregiving tips, experiences with caregiver dementia, and the role of touch. The Role of Touch QUESTION: Can [...]
$100 million to assist families caring for aging relatives News reports are filled with the Obama administration trying to do damage control. The primary reason cited is votersR[...]
