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[...]
Assisting Caregivers to Move Forward with Strength by Acknowledging their Situational Losses Guest post by Eleanor Silverberg The 3-A Acknowledge, Assess, Assist® Approach was de[...]
Caregivers share funny stories with mothers in Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s: Caregivers share the JOYFUL times Except for the first, the mothers featured in these stories w[...]
