When I began as a caregiver for my father who was initially diagnosed with dementia and then with probable Alzheimer’s, few people spoke publicly about caregiving and dementi[...]
A Bedtime Story – Finding the JOY in Caregiving for one with Alzheimer’s Guest story by Marion Riley My husband, Don, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 1992. Do[...]
It’s NEVER too LATE to accomplish anything in life. Look at the AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS of these folks. Over fifty and what an inspiration! Caregivers, remember, it’s n[...]
Tips for Transitioning Seniors with Cognitive Disorders Guest article by Chris Semen There comes a time when our elder loved ones need to consider a home transition–whether i[...]
Transforming Healthcare for Seniors and their Caregivers through Technology Guest Article by Kimberly O’Loughlin Today’s health care environment can be confusing and complex for se[...]
Caregivers need support After you learn as much as you can about your loved one’s disease or illness (Tip #1 for Caregivers), remember you’re not alone. The second tip [...]
Time to Create Our OWN Caregiver HUMOR Caregivers, in order to survive and thrive, we need to find JOY in each day. Sometimes, it’s something that our loved one does that bri[...]
We all do it. We know what we want, yet we make excuses (uh-hmmm, reasons) for postponing smart choices in our lives. Author Marc Chernoff offers “practical tips for producti[...]
Caregivers can feel older than they are. View this Infographic of inspirational history-making achievements by elder in their 60s, 70s, and even 100.[...]
I have not met a single person who has a handle on the STUFF of LIFE. All of us deal with clutter in our lives whether it’s physical clutter or those other insidious forms, s[...]
No Saints around Here: A Caregiver’s Days A beautifully written chronology of caregiving by Susan Allen Toth during the last months of her husband’s life with Parkinson[...]
