The Care Instinct Flowers within Us Guest post by Andrea Hurley When someone gets to 95 years old, many usual tasks become difficult or even impossible to do. One of them is gettin[...]
How often do we caregivers celebrate the special days in our lives? Today is my birthday. It was also my father’s birthday. I wanted to make my father’s birthday specia[...]
Caregiver “Angel Elaine” is behind Norman McNamara’s worldwide advocacy efforts. After her husband, affectionately called Norrms, was diagnosed with dementia at age 50 [...]
When does one become a caregiver? Seventeen years ago, I was regularly calling my father in Wisconsin. He was showing signs of dementia. The Department on Aging representative call[...]
Claire Abel, The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month, has been caring for her 103-year old mother for the past 16 years. What makes Claire (seated at left with one of he[...]
Happy 4th of July! Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. I remember starting the day by participating in a parade which ended with ice cream, afternoons fearfully perfor[...]
Here’s a useful infographic on bipolar disorder. Since the demands of caregiving can cause depression and even aggravate more severe symptoms, this infographic helps s[...]
Really … we drink this stuff? Caregivers, take time to read Kevin Ashton’s article, What Coke contains, for an eye-popping journey through the production of aluminum ca[...]
Stress remains a constant companion in our lives. Stress is what keeps life adventuresome. Yet, caregivers are especially vulnerable to the damaging health-effects of ongoin[...]
Caregiver stress and the worry stone Do you have a worry stone? Many in ancient Greece carried smooth, mostly oval-shaped, stones with them. Whenever they felt stress or worry comi[...]
Where the hell is Matt? is an inspiring 5-minute video of one man’s journey to dance with people from diverse cultures around the world. If Matt can look silly the world over[...]
