Guest article by EarQ Today, 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss. Meanwhile, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of [...]
The Caregiver’s Voice will be launching a new column called VOICES with Dementia. During the latter part of the last century (mid-to late nineties), few voices of people with demen[...]
Norrms, as he’s affectionately known, has been living with dementia for over seven years. First diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and then later with Lewy body dementia, his w[...]
What is it about guilt that causes some caregivers to suffer? What’s worse is some of us become paralyzed by guilt. How fair is that? It’s not. During the almost twenty years, I’ve[...]
With no training and drawing no salary, Nala reports to work each morning to comfort residents who live with Alzheimer’s at a Minnesota nursing home. That’s because fou[...]
Each week, Alzheimer’s, dementia research, and caregiver-related articles fill my inbox. I consider publishing a handful with comments, an excerpt, and a link to the original[...]
Anosognosia? Guest article by Sarah Schwarcz Memory loss, whether it’s from Alzheimer’s or dementia, is difficult for both those living with it and for those they love.[...]
Interview with caregiver expert Sometimes, it’s a good idea to step back and reflect. This is one of those times, when I answer six questions regarding caring for aging paren[...]
What will be the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on Baby Boomers? Over the last few years, there has been increasing media coverage of the aging Boomer population and the [...]
My father died fourteen years ago on March 31, after suffering a massive stroke, which I believe was a result of Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed with dementia when my husband a[...]
It’s OKAY to feel frustrated and even angry. Feeling angry as a caregiver is normal; however, you hold the potential to inflict unintentional harm without an appropriate outl[...]
Encore: Whose casa is mi casa? Thank YOU, Right at Home of Calgary, Alberta (Canada) for sharing Humour for the Caregiver on Wellness [TCV Update 12/19/2021: URL no longer availabl[...]
