"Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book

“Where’s my shoes?” My Father’s Walk through Alzheimer’s book

Brenda Avadian to read at Vroman’s

This Sunday, October 3rd, from 2 – 4 pm, I will join selected authors of IWOSC–click on image to left for more information–to read from our respective books. I wi[...]

29 Sep 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, Avadian, caregiver, the caregivers voice

Martin Avadian's High School Graduation photo

My father’s 100th birthday!

Martin Avadian's 100th Anniversary is on Sunday, August 22, 2010. At age eighty six, Avadian was diagnosed with dementia. His story is told in the book, "Where's my shoes?" My Fath[...]

20 Aug 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, aging / aging parent, Alzheimer's, caregiver, dementia

Preventing Nursing Home Abuse and TIPS

The Caregiver’s Voice answers questions about preventing abuse in nursing homes. How do my sisters, brother, and I ensure that Mom won’t be abused in the nursing home? [...]

03 Aug 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, elder abuse, in-home care, nursing home, surviving caregiving, the caregivers voice

Alzheimer’s disease – 4 updates

Alzheimer's disease--Four updates: sign petition and support a cross-country bike ride to raise awareness, consider participating in a clinical trial, and snort insulin for improve[...]

21 Jul 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, Alzheimer's, caregiver, dementia Alzheimers research

Conquering CLUTTER

I was touched by how Holly Whiteside dealt with her mother’s treasured possessions after she died of Alzheimer’s. She describes it in The Caregiver’s Compass. Sin[...]

13 Jul 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, aging / aging parent, Alzheimer's, Avadian, caregiver book, declutter, dementia

Ask TCV: Will I survive as a caregiver?

Maybe. To know for sure, follow the advice of experts and those who have walked in your shoes. When you walk upon the road of caregiving do you have directions? “Is there eve[...]

01 Jun 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, Alzheimer's, Avadian, caregiver book, caregiver respite, death - end of life, dementia, elder law, family caregiver, Finding the JOY in Alzheimer's - book, finding the JOY in caregiving, surviving caregiving

Mother’s Day–2 years later

When a loved one passes on, they will not be forgotten so long as someone remembers ... Yes, the two-year anniversary is coming up. The tears are fewer and farther between nowadays[...]

07 May 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, aging / aging parent, Avadian, caregiver, death - end of life, family caregiver

Caregiver Dementia is Real

Today’s MSNBC report on a study finding spouses of those with dementia are at an increased risk of getting dementia is a wake-up call to all caregivers. Caregiver Dementia T[...]

06 May 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, Avadian, caregiver, dementia, family caregiver

WELCOME to a “Sneak Preview” of TheCaregiversVoice.com

Welcome to a “sneak preview” of our newly upgraded TheCaregiversVoice.com—the independent voice of caregivers for adults with brain impairment. Look around, you’ll find[...]

26 Feb 2010

Tag "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's book, Alzheimer's, the caregivers voice

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