Two elderly women were taking an afternoon drive. Both could barely see over the dashboard of the luxury car. Cruising along, they approached an intersection where the light was re[...]
We always hear how bad it is to procrastinate. Is it really bad? Can it be good? It depends. Procrastinating is GOOD when … You prioritize in order to get the important and u[...]
A Phoenix, Arizona nursing home discovers success by answering residents’ unique needs according to Pam Belluck’s article in the New York Times (subscription required).[...]
Retired Special Education Teacher and Caregiver says: Take care of yourself first! My name is Judi and I am a caregiver for my 90-year-old mother who has Alzheimer’s and my 96-year[...]
Last week, we received an early Christmas present – we may be one step closer toward understanding the mystery of Alzheimer’s. The New York Times reports that a study h[...]
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 [...]
With as many as 10 million U.S. baby boomers at risk for developing Alzheimer’s¹, the Alzheimer’s Association® and Pfizer are collaborating to raise awareness and reduc[...]
Guest columnist Constance Leshin writes about the early days of two of her long-time friends’ walk through Alzheimer’s. Ed. Alzheimer’s strikes Neuro-physiologist It wa[...]
I had FUN with Susan Baida of eCareDiary during her BlogTalk Radio show earlier today. Please listen to the archive of the show here: RADIO interview: Can I Survive as a Caregiver?[...]
November 29th, 2010, the Monday following this Thanksgiving weekend, I will be interviewed at 2:00pmET by Susan Baida of eCareDiary on her popular weekly Empowering Family Caregive[...]
On November 10, 2010, I enjoyed a delightful hour sharing highlights of my husband’s and my experience caring for my father with Alzheimer’s. Throughout the second half[...]
