How do we better understand when and where our loved ones feel pain if they can no longer express it in a way we understand? Caring.com published an article, Dementia and Pain: How[...]
Caring for a loved one can feel like an uphill climb. At first it may seem doable then reality sets in with a powerful dose of fear, “I stepped up to care for [fill in name];[...]
To succeed as family and professional caregivers, we must stand united, lest we fall divided. These “once-in-a-lifetime” tough economic times are happening more frequen[...]
As a caregiver of an older adult, it is often up to you to manage multiple medicines, get test results, and drive to doctor appointments. People ages 60 and older use more prescrip[...]
Ralph J. Kiernan, PhD presented a webinar on Cognistat–a more customized cognitive assessment. The seminar, offered through the American Society on Aging, was enlightening co[...]
In Alzheimer’s research – triple-edged sword, the question was raised: What is Alzheimer’s, really? New Alzheimer’s Guidelines The National Institute on Aging (NIA) of [...]
Cancer treatments for are known to be hard on the body and especially hard on the mind. Recently, significant attention has been paid to a medical condition called chemo brain, and[...]
…One Step at a Time There are 53 million “informal” caregivers in this country. These caregivers are not paid or considered professionals. Rather, they are extrao[...]
Guest article by Caroline McGraw I love the first line of The Caregiver’s Voice mission statement: to illuminate the caregiving journey. There’s an oft-neglected truth [...]
ASK The Caregiver’s Voice (TCV) My doctor always seems rushed. I feel he doesn’t fully understand my symptoms. How can I make sure he understands then takes time to ans[...]
With all the information available, why do caregivers still struggle to navigate the medical system? From the patients’ point of view– Why do communications break down [...]
Long before I’d ever heard the words Alzheimer’s, dementia, or caregiver…I set a goal to run a marathon. The year was 1993 when I committed to run a marathon as [...]
