The Caregiver's Voice

03/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—March 2025: Time Waits for No One - https://mailchi.mp/5ea4c055545d/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-march-2025-time-waits-for-no-one-self-care

02/26/2025

Medical Indicators' NexTemp® Go, are the next generation of hygienic, safe, convenient, portable, and individually wrapped thermometers. The Caregiver's Voice REVIEW compared them to the liquid-tube-filled and digital thermometers and found the NexTemp® Go remarkably accurate. Also, great for travel and first responders.

https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/review-of-nextemp-go-disposable-thermometer/

02/19/2025

Caregiving is a rewarding role, whether it’s looking after a loved one or working professionally. As a , you can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. But, it’s not all warm moments and gratitude. also comes with its fair share of , emotional pressure, and physical . If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, you’re not alone. Managing stress, recognizing , and prioritizing self-care are essential for you and the people for whom you care.

While caregivers make a meaningful difference in someone’s life, the stress, emotional pressure, and physical exhaustion require prioritizing self-care.

02/12/2025

If we remain open to LIFE's teachers, we will be surprised by what we learn. In this case, my cat gave me FIVE Caregiver Tips... these after, I'd been a for my father who lived with Alzheimer's.

Narenge, my orange tabby cat taught me to be a better caregiver with five caregiving tips even after I cared for my father with Alzheimer's.

02/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—February 2025: Caregiver Tips & Thank You - https://mailchi.mp/c30f1cfa2cff/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-february-2025-caregiver-tips-and-thank-you Caregiver tips from therapeutic lying to new Alzheimer's guidelines and palliative care benefits; plus, a heartfelt thank you.

01/22/2025

Excerpts of articles for include an estimated doubling in less than 40 years of the number of people each year that will live with plus who feel appreciated result in better outcomes, , and more.

Caregiver articles experts of updated Alzheimer's guidelines, better caregiving outcomes in supportive marriages, therapeutic lying, and more.

01/09/2025

Navigating chronic or serious illness can be frustrating and overwhelming for and patients. Introducing can offer guidance and support to help improve quality of life as it helps patients and address their goals of . Guest article by Dr. Gavin Baumgardner

Palliative care after a diagnosis of a serious or chronic illness can improve quality of life for patients and caregivers with guidance and support.

01/01/2025

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—January 2025 begins Our 16th Year - https://mailchi.mp/6e96d1452a68/the-caregivers-voice-newsletter-january-2025-begins-our-16th-year

12/26/2024

An inspirational video presented by PBS about learning more about the unique paths each takes as a for . Also, an informative video from Alzheimer's Disease International with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings about the current and future treatment research for .

Two dementia family caregivers take a road trip to share stories of love, humor, and devotion with other family caregivers; and Alzheimer's treatment update.

12/01/2024

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—December Gift Others with Your Attention - https://mailchi.mp/794f4fa9492b/december-give-the-gift-of-your-attention
When we gift others with our attention we remove ourselves from our own struggles and show that we care while comforting another.

11/28/2024

ICYMI! ‘Twas the Day before Thanksgiving…
https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-humor/twas-the-day-before-thanksgiving-memories/

We need more caregiver humor; though quirky and misunderstood by many, recalling funny caregiving times makes better caregiver respites.

11/13/2024

It's National Family Caregivers Month!
Caregiver Article Excerpts include unexpected failed outcomes in the long-term-care industry for policy holders and insurers. Who knew? The youngest person diagnosed with Alzheimer's is a 19-year-old in China. There's a name for when a loved one on hospice appears to improve markedly, shortly before : terminal lucidity. Living alone with .

National Family Caregivers Month, Long-Term Care Insurance stuggles, 19-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer's, living alone with dementia, lucidity before death.

11/02/2024

Miguel handcrafted my ama ebi (sweet shrimp).

11/01/2024

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—November Reflections and Gratitude - https://mailchi.mp/216a240d59a8/november-reflections-and-gratitude Reflections "On Wisconsin" and Aging Greatly as a Caregiver

10/25/2024

Aging Greatly as a Caregiver—It’s a Marathon
"How long will it last?" ask . A reasonable question when we feel our retirement plans have been sidelined as we move into roles. In less than two weeks, I will share the 3 Cornerstones of Aging Greatly with attendees at John Knox Village Foundation's 3rd annual conference in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Next month, I'll be speaking at Aging Greatly, an annual conference sponsored by John Knox Village Foundation of Pompano Beach, Florida.

10/12/2024

On, Wisconsin! On, ! Reflections of Years Past

Our are our . Without them we lose our place in the world as people often do with . Here, I as I take time to enjoy a visit with friends in my .

Our memories anchor us, they give us identity, and when we forget we need to rest in order to recover from an intense brain workout.

10/01/2024

The Caregiver's Voice Newsletter—Reflections on Japan versus the U.S. - https://mailchi.mp/191e24b98360/october-japan-reflections-versus-the-u-s Plus excerpts from global attitudes toward dementia, aging in place, sandwiched caregivers, and a book review.

09/13/2024

A touching short by Daniel Tyler, an adventurous and youthful retired history professor, who fell in love for 20 years with a classy widow diagnosed midway during their relationship with ’s. https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/waltzing-with-alzheimers-caregiver-book-review/

A touching memoir by an adventurous and youthful retired history professor who fell in love with a widow who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.