“Can I SURVIVE as a Caregiver?” You’re not alone. The theme of the annual caregiver conference hosted at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, Wisconsin on Thursday, O[...]
Sheri Zschocher, caregiver for her husband with Alzheimer’s, asks, “Should a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s be allowed to vote?” “My husband talk[...]
Caregiverlist Announces Senior Caregiver Summer Photo Contest Winners Caregivers, Certified Nursing Aides, and Certified Home Health Aides submitted a photo of themselves with thei[...]
Dr. Richard Taylor who lives with dementia was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. “Going under” was an experience tha[...]
The Care Instinct Flowers within Us Guest post by Andrea Hurley When someone gets to 95 years old, many usual tasks become difficult or even impossible to do. One of them is gettin[...]
To keep up with the news about different topics, I receive Google Alerts – in this case, for the word Alzheimer. Each week I scan the headlines and click on those that[...]
Lewy Body Dementia Association to host a webinar - Caring for the Caregiver, Strategies for Healthy Living and Coping Link: Lewy Body Dementia Symptom Checklist[...]
How often do we caregivers celebrate the special days in our lives? Today is my birthday. It was also my father’s birthday. I wanted to make my father’s birthday specia[...]
A diagnosis of dementia can be devastating, to you, your family, and all who care for you. Should you ever face this diagnosis personally or with a loved one, personal financial an[...]
What does the Affordable Care Act mean for you? A 7-minute video created this year by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation will give you a better sense of what the Affordable Care[...]
When should a person diagnosed with dementia stop driving? The Caregiver’s Voice featured Michael Ellenbogen, who recently participated in a 2-hour panel about driving[...]
If you’ve been feeling the heat, it’s time to take steps to prevent a life-threatening emergency. Heat-related symptoms can creep up on us. Before it’s too late, [...]
