Darlene Merkler’s The Complete Resource Guide for Baby Boomers-Everything you need to know about caring for your parent is a regionally-originated compilation of articles us[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is of particular concern while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Caring for a brain-impaired loved one who cannot converse meaningfully can be[...]
Albert does not recall his beloved Josie with whom he ran through the tall grassy meadows as a child. Fortunately, Josie still remembers. She visits Albert in the care home–g[...]
What if you could get a loved one with moderate Alzheimer’s involved in conversation again? What if you could help a loved one with dementia vividly describe memories from he[...]
Caregiver Mary Barrass writes an inspirational story of unconditional love. After she lost her husband and son, Mary felt such a deep void, she invited recently widowed Evelyn to l[...]
In addition to our Valentine’s-themed Caregiver of the Month of February, The Caregiver’s Voice is featuring several other family and professional caregivers as inspira[...]
A couple of childhood sweethearts, who were married and lived in the same neighborhood they were raised in, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by visiting their old high[...]
Two readers took time to write about how “Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk though Alzheimer’s is helping them. Their letters are posted here with [...]
Visitors to The Caregiver’s Voice website had the opportunity to ask Country Music Singer Naomi Judd questions about pain management. What caregiver doesn’t suffer som[...]
We always hear how bad it is to procrastinate. Is it really bad? Can it be good? It depends. Procrastinating is GOOD when … You prioritize in order to get the important and u[...]
Life moves quickly and we at The Caregiver’s Voice feel the need to pause to share five updates. 1. Radio Show: Can I Survive as a Caregiver? Can I Find some JOY? Can I Survi[...]
What can I do about my abusive dad? Inquiry (edited): My dad has been diagnosed with Pick’s and Parkinson’s disease, which affects his speech and movement. My mother is in th[...]
