The Caregiver's Voice

12/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—December 2025: Focus on the Gifts of Life - https://mailchi.mp/6270802229cb/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-december-2025-focus-on-the-gifts-of-life Focus on what you have, because there is always someone with less or struggling. Let us help YOU while YOU help us share with others.

11/27/2025

A mid-afternoon and these two were checking out the neighborhood high upon a utility pole.

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, ALL! November celebrates Please give a GIFT to yourself if you're a . We all know YOU DESERVE IT! If you're , GIFT the hands-on with that bring comfort, , and to their lives. [Bundles of 5 at a with minimal shipping.]

The Caregiver's Voice is clearing out nearly every physical copy of our four book titles including items for collectors in time for holiday gift-giving.

11/21/2025

A one-time Holiday Sale until you take possession of our print inventory. These Four Titles will NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE in PRINT! Help the in your tribe to find JOY. Help fellow family members with this best-selling title. Gain a collector item. Order details here: https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caregiving-and-declutter-inventory-clearance-holiday-gift-giving/

The Caregiver's Voice is clearing out nearly every physical copy of our four book titles including items for collectors in time for holiday gift-giving.

11/12/2025

Safe a life... even your own while caring for a loved one with dementia. Life can get stressful. This low-cost Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor made by Omron allows you to conveniently monitor blood pressure in between visits to the doctor. Read more @ The Caregiver's Voice Review.

A low-cost convenient and potential life-saving option for stressed caregivers and their care recipients in between doctors visits.

11/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—November 2025: Thanksgiving Reminds Us to be Grateful - https://mailchi.mp/8e1de298b2bd/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-november-2025-thanksgiving-reminds-us-to-be-grateful
Enjoy some sisterly humor along with an uplifting affirming message.

10/22/2025

Long-distance , Carol Lindsay, shares a funny experience with her sister, Marjorie. Her sister asked Siri to find her Air-tagged water bottle. What unfolds is comedy. Despite the initial confusion for Marjorie who lives with , the two sisters find yet another reason for as they have throughout their lives, according to Carol.
https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/a-seriously-funny-encounter-with-siri-find-my-water-bottle/

Family caregiver, ombudsman, and CNA trainer shares a humorous encounter with her sister (who lives with dementia) and asks Siri for her water bottle.

10/08/2025

In every act of lives an inner world—one often unseen, yet deeply felt. For , particularly those supporting loved ones with dementia, this inner life is marked by complexity.
https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-inner-life-and-emotional-complexity-of-caregivers/

Caregiver, your inner life matters. Your struggles are real, your resilience is profound, and your humanity is worthy of care. - Roy Remer

10/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—October 2025: Inflation Bites Halloween Treats and Medicare - https://mailchi.mp/8dcea7a8ec95/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-october-2025-inflation-bites-medicare-and-halloween-treats Self-care is the key to keeping healthcare costs manageable. Plus a few Halloween treat reflections.

09/26/2025

Inflation Takes a Bite Out of Medicare Benefits and More

How do we keep up?
First, we read the annual notices carefully. Not at once. Over the days and weeks between Oct 15 and before Dec 7.
Second, we take better care of ourselves. Yes, you've heard it many times already--nutrition and exercise... AND socialize. You'll find some first-hand heartfelt thoughts after you click to read the article. :-)

https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/inflation-takes-a-bite-out-of-medicare-benefits-and-more/

If we don't eat right, move around, and socialize, we will succumb to the inflationary spiral of rising healthcare costs. Review your Medicare plans.

09/12/2025

Take a break from , or else!
Don't risk "flustration" and bad behavior
will prevent an appearance in a court where the judge grants you a "vacation" in a "gated community." You don't deserve that! Really!
What do you like to do during your ? Read? Watch a movie? Skydive? 😉

Discovering how beneficial a caregiver respite is after being beyond exhausted. Those of you who are wiser, understand the significance of caregiver self-care.

09/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—September 2025: The Start of Fall and Our Harvest - https://mailchi.mp/82e69c74faa8/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-september-2025-start-of-fall-and-our-harvest It's up to us to take action. Caregiver, what will you do for yourself to feel better in 2025? The most courageous thing we can do is to ask for help.