We borrow our title for Carolyn Knight’s guest post from Shakespeare. Knight addresses whether or not we have what it takes to be a family caregiver. TCV Ed. If a member of y[...]
First there was The Horse Whisperer then The Dog Whisperer and The Ghost Whisperer. I wonder when we will see The Cat Whisperer. Oh wait, there’s Jackson Galaxy. And now, the[...]
Thank you for helping The Caregiver’s Voice Website and Blog be recognized as a FINALISTS in 2 categories of Senior Homes BEST of the Web (click on 2 links below): The Caregi[...]
When The Caregiver’s Voice answers questions for the media; the answers can also inform you. Three topics are answered briefly below: Elder Care options Caring for a loved on[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice has been nominated for Best Websites & Newsletters for Caregivers. [Updated 10/2/2017: Link no longer available] We’re “against” [...]
Fifteen years ago this month, my husband and I were visiting my father in Wisconsin with the idea of placing him in an assisted living community to better help him live with dement[...]
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[...]
Spouse with dementia can’t share room in assisted living with well-spouse. Family Caregiver, Sally in San Antonio, Texas, writes to Ask the Caregiver’s Voice (edited). [...]
One afternoon, during a tour of an assisted living community, where I was scheduled to speak later that evening, my host invited me to the activity room. She suggested I watch how [...]
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[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is especially significant when caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s who can no longer communicate meaningfully. Brain impairing illnes[...]
Since all of us will either BE a caregiver (if we’re not one currently) or NEED a caregiver, our lives will change for the better IF we realize that some of us will always provide [...]
