Care for the Changing Faces of Dementia takes a look at how caregivers can navigate the caregiving continuum. Part 1: The Visit We have little idea what’s ahead when a loved one ne[...]
Elder hearing loss is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s. An elder who can’t hear well may try to engage in conversation and respond inappropriately. People may assume the [...]
Guest post by Erin Palmer You may need a Home Aide When an aging loved one is no longer able to live independently, it is tempting to jump into the role of caregiver yourself. Howe[...]
When used positively, language will uplift. How many times have you heard the following? No problem. Not really. How do you feel when you thank a server for excellent service and y[...]
Protect Your Loved Ones From Fake Pharmacy Sites and Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs Guest Post by Carmen A. Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh These days, buying prescription drugs from the Inter[...]
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[...]
The latest figures about Alzheimer’s in an easy-to-read Alzheimer’s Infographic. Fedelta Care Solutions compiled this graphic overview of Alzheimer’s including th[...]
It’s time to come out of the closet. The sooner we admit to being a caregiver the sooner we can get help along the caregiving journey. I was in denial for three years while b[...]
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[...]
People with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairing diseases often say, “I want to go home.” ASK TCV My father who is in the middle stages of Alzheimer&#[...]
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[...]
