Care for the Changing Faces of Dementia takes a look at how caregivers can navigate the caregiving continuum. Part 1: The Visit We have little idea what’s ahead when a loved one ne[...]
World Alzheimer’s Day occurs every year on September 21. It is a day when Alzheimer’s organizations and families around the world raise awareness about Alzheimer’[...]
Elder hearing loss is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s. An elder who can’t hear well may try to engage in conversation and respond inappropriately. People may assume the [...]
Are we ready to become caregivers? It was 16 years ago today … the morning of September 10 and the day I’d leave Milwaukee with my father. I woke up early, showered and packe[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Bob Roney The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month. I am nominating my dad, Bob Roney, who has been caring for my mom who has Alzheimer’s, for 7 ye[...]
Molly Best Tinsley gives us a touching memoir of a family’s passages through life in Entering the Blue Stone. [TCV Update 11-5-2023 URL yields a 404 error] Bill Best was [...]
The Lewy Body Dementia Association has invited The Caregiver’s Voice to help recognize a Caregiver of the Month who best cares for one with Lewy Body Dementia. Lewy body deme[...]
When used positively, language will uplift. How many times have you heard the following? No problem. Not really. How do you feel when you thank a server for excellent service and y[...]
Former caregiver, Carmen Scherubel was inspired by “I want to go home” to write about her mom’s search for home in a different time. Click above link to review ar[...]
Addressing Dementia Caregivers “Hidden Grief” Guest Post by Eleanor Silverberg, BA Psych, MSW, RSW Family members of people with dementia experience a series of ambiguous losses du[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Sue Long. You are The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month Sue Long (my mom) is the strongest person I know! She has Type 2 diabetes and no longer produce[...]
Claire Abel, The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month of January 2012, still finds joy in caregiving. Read her story here and learn how she finds joy in caregiving next w[...]
