We need more caregiver humor; though quirky and misunderstood by many, recalling funny caregiving times makes better caregiver respites. The post ‘Twas the Day before Thanksgiving… Memories first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

National Family Caregivers Month, Long-Term Care Insurance stuggles, 19-year-old diagnosed with Alzheimer's, living alone with dementia, lucidity before death. The post Excerpts—Failed LTC Insur, 19-year-old with Alzheimer’s… first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

Next month, I'll be speaking at Aging Greatly, an annual conference sponsored by John Knox Village Foundation of Pompano Beach, Florida. The post Aging Greatly as a Caregiver—It’s a Marathon first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

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. The post On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin! Reflections on Years Past first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

Article excerpts: sandwiched caregivers, global attitudes toward dementia, a mom's Lewy body dementia documentary, the surprising high costs of aging in place. The post Excerpts—Sandwiched Caregivers, Global Dementia Attitudes… first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

A touching memoir by an adventurous and youthful retired history professor who fell in love with a widow who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The post Waltzing with Alzheimer’s — Review of Caregiver book first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

People with dementia often say, "I want to go home." After having fun with a family of friends, I am learning about Japan's culture for a feeling of "home". The post “I want to go home.” Exploring the Culture of Japan first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

The seasons and caregiving, a new drug slows dementia, preparing for when disaster strikes, caring for parents and children, and AI predicts Alzheimer's. The post Caregiving, AI & Alzheimer’s, Disaster, Rx Slows Dementia first appeared on The Caregivers Voice ..read more

From Personal Journey to Collective Hope—How Maude’s Ventures Empowers Dementia Care Innovation Guest Article by Giulia Benvenuto Maude’s Ventures, an initiative by The Ferry Foundation, was born from the profound impact of Richard Ferry’s caregiving journey with his beloved Maude. Witnessing firsthand the limitations of the current system, Richard was deeply motivated to empower others on the front lines of dementia care. He established Maude’s Ventures – a program designed to invest in groundbreaking ideas with the potential to improve the lives of those living with dementia and their caregi ..read more

This edition of caregiver article excerpts covers a range of topics including the U.S. Presidential election and aging brains, road safety and fatigue, caregivers needing support while juggling work and caregiving, Actor Bradley Cooper producing documentary on caregiving, and a new service: Uber Caregiver. Bradley Cooper Producing PBS Documentary about Family Caregivers “Bradley Cooper is teaming up with PBS to produce a documentary… Caregiving… set to air in 2025 on PBS stations. WETA, the public broadcasting station in Washington, is producing the film with Cooper’s Lea Pict ..read more