The Caregiver’s Voice reviews four books from the In 30 Minutes series for caregivers who want to take the first or next step into Genealogy, Crowdfunding, LinkedIn, or Googl[...]
Attention-spans are declining – mine too! When I lose focus after intense periods of concentration, I start flitting from one thing to the next. Sometimes, Facebook offers momentar[...]
And now, time for a little caregiver humor from Louise Fusfeld of Suburban Squirrel Productions (Gnawing Edge Comedy)… I always called my mom by the pet name, Tabinkers. Don’[...]
Caregiver Tips for Getting through the Holidays Guest article by Carole Mulliken, MEd I have dementia. Sumptuous holiday dinners with a huge family are traditions of the past. I co[...]
Your whole family is gathered for dinner during the holidays. Your sister-in-law is playing a video to entertain her two boys. Your spouse is having an animated discussion with you[...]
It used to be that speaking was a fear greater than death. Today, the fear of getting Alzheimer’s is frequently cited among the aging population. While VOICES with Dementia a[...]
Caregiver, ask for HELP before it’s too late. Oftentimes, caregiving families (including mine) dive into crisis mode before they know what they’re getting into. As they[...]
While caring for a loved one with dementia, there are painful moments, which make us wonder if we can go on. For some, within that pain, lies an opportunity for laughter. This is h[...]
Canadian-born Mary Beth Wighton, has been living with frontotemporal lobe dementia since 2012 when she was diagnosed at age 45. Two years later, she co-founded the Ontario Dementia[...]
If we’re to survive, we caregivers must find something to laugh about. We’ll thrive and find joy each day, when we tap our well of caregiver humor. There’s much to laugh abou[...]
While The Caregiver’s Voice is more likely to focus on an article about caregivers and guilt, we recently collaborated with Homewatch CareGivers on a piece about loved ones&#[...]
Caregivers’ Use of Language Impacts Care Recipients Guest Article by Carole Mulliken A series of strokes landed Don in a very nice nursing home. His guardian sister who lived[...]
