Carol Peters-Tanksley, MD, interviews Brenda Avadian, MA, of TheCaregiversVoice.com. Brenda tells stories of how she finds the JOY and even LAUGHS through the tears while caring fo[...]
Ralph J. Kiernan, PhD presented a webinar on Cognistat–a more customized cognitive assessment. The seminar, offered through the American Society on Aging, was enlightening co[...]
In Alzheimer’s research – triple-edged sword, the question was raised: What is Alzheimer’s, really? New Alzheimer’s Guidelines The National Institute on Aging (NIA) of [...]
We must proceed with caution when celebrating the progress of Alzheimer's research. This article explores three sharp edges; e.g., Is it dementia or something else?[...]
Husband to keep looking for a room to share with his wife. Family Caregiver, Sally in San Antonio, Texas, updates The Caregiver’s Voice (edited). (First, read Spouse with dem[...]
Thirty years ago, Ross Campbell’s wife, Pat, had cancer. She was diagnosed with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Pat’s mental and physical functioning deteriorat[...]
The Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act draws attention to greater NIH funding directed to Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association makes it easy for you to have YOUR VO[...]
ASK The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) My doctor always seems rushed. I feel he doesn’t fully understand my symptoms. How can I make sure he understands then takes time to ans[...]
36 Million with Dementia…an epidemic At the recent Alzheimer’s Disease International’s conference, reported number of people worldwide living with dementia has in[...]
My siblings and I have found an agreed-upon assisted living center for our 85-year old mother with mild dementia. She owns her modest home outright. She receives Social Security, w[...]
CONGRATULATIONS to our FINALISTS for The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month! The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) is proud to recognize 2 of 4 finalists chosen by our sele[...]
We’ve heard about caregiver dementia which strikes many at-home caregivers overwhelmed by caring for loved ones. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American G[...]
