National Family Caregivers Month, Long-Term Care Insurance stuggles, 19-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer's, living alone with dementia, lucidity before death.[...]
This month's article excerpts include deciding when to die, predicting dementia risk, chatbots' vs doctors' empathy, and dental care for people with dementia.[...]
Twenty-seven years ago, this month, my mother died of congestive heart failure. I thought my father was joking when he called me with the news on April Fools’ Day. Healthcare[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice article excerpts this month include a blood test that can determine when you will die, Lyft’s health-care impact, leaving a lasting gift, and why [...]
The Conscious Caregiver – A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One without Losing Yourself is an accessible book for family caregivers and those who support them. Blog[...]
Nearly 20 years ago, I delivered a speech in honor of a former caregiver for her husband with Parkinson’s. I titled it, It’s NOT the Thought That Counts. The speech was inspired by[...]
At Death’s Door brings to life the end of life. Many of us remain unaware of the important issues families face near the end of life. What does a DNR/DNI entail? What are the leadi[...]
The Gift of a Clearly Established Estate Plan The last thing your heirs need while grieving your death is a jumble of confusing paperwork. Guest Article by Terry Doherty My parents[...]
