Now you know the REST of the story about older people’s brains… Brains of older people are slow because they know so much. People do not decline mentally with age, it j[...]
Avadian’s Mi Casa es Su Casa – Caregiver Humor In a genuine attempt to encourage my father to feel he wasn’t a burden while living with us, my husband and I told [...]
Sometimes, I receive FUN stuff that has to be shared, like these two bumper stickers from CafePress.com’s Geezer Shop. [5/24/2024 TCV Updated URL and this bumper sticker no l[...]
Things you and I take for granted are sometimes hard to grasp for a person with dementia. Take this story, “Making sense of time” shared in Finding the JOY in Alzheimer[...]
Yes, those of us over fifty, sixty, or even seventy, earn perqs of aging. The following were shared by one who knows with one who’s lived long enough to earn these perqs. 😉 [...]
Inspirational Guest Blogger and Caregiver, Lynette Wilson Juul, writes: Before becoming an in-home caregiver, I worked the night shift for two years at a small assisted living faci[...]
When dementia strikes, even the simplest things can be overwhelming. This was the case with my father who had a habit of postponing making decisions until later. When I think of it[...]
The Banana Test We’re barely into the New Year and are you already feeling STRESSED? You’d better take this FUN Stress test to see how you score. And, dear caregiver, i[...]
The Caregiver’s Voice Humor – 30 Cringeworthy Puns that will make you laugh and feel a little squeamish. Sometimes, we need to take a step back and laugh. Link no longe[...]
It Pays to Go to School A couple of childhood sweethearts, who were married and lived in the same neighborhood they were raised in, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by[...]
Sometimes, a little levity helps as we honor those who have served in our Armed Forces during Veterans Day and on all days. With that, The Caregiver’s Voice shares a b[...]
Former caregiver, Marion Riley witnesses a funny interaction between two residents in her story, “Screaming Lady” in Finding the JOY in Alzheimer’s: When Tears ar[...]
