Celebrate the love of caregivers everywhere who are always near to help and comfort. Back at school? As I looked up from my dinner plate, I gazed through the window that looked ont[...]
The number of people living with dementia in the UK is increasing as it is worldwide. In the U.S., we’ve witnessed a 35% increase in the last dozen years–from 4 million[...]
Guest post by Norm McNamara I am often asked, “What, in layman’s terms, is dementia?” I often answer it this way, especially at this time of year. If you can imagine a Christmas tr[...]
Never will Forget is a memorable music video tribute by Ian Calvert to his late father-in-law, John Cramb. I’ll never forget seeing my father-in-law deteriorate from being a [...]
Guest blogger Julie Davis of ParentGiving.com shares 6 tips in her home safety guide for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Guest Post by Julie Davis Not everyone with Alzheimer’s [...]
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[...]
Have you raced to be on time for your appointment only to learn the person is not there? If you’re like most of us, it’s happened to you…at least once. It’s[...]
Lee Gorewitz, one of 20 residents in a Danville, California nursing home, tries to live her life with dignity. You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t is one of PBS ̵[...]
CONGRATULATIONS Sheri Zschocher for being recognized as The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month with a Heart of Gold! Sheri has been an open and honest example of how to[...]
The Living Well with Dementia Handbook is a 24-page booklet created in the UK that allows you to include your or your loved one’s important information across five easy-to-co[...]
Watch these two short Alzheimer’s videos in commemoration of Dementia Awareness Day and World Alzheimer’s Day. What is Alzheimer’s disease? How does the disease m[...]
When I wander don’t tell me to come and sit down. Wander with me. It may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet. Or maybe I just need to stretch my legs. When I cal[...]
