CAREjourney Blog

After last week’s CAREjourney’s blog posting and the Alzheimer’s Association release of 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, CAREjourney has seen several discussions and questions from dementia caregivers.  Many of the questions are answered in the report, but we thought we would share some of the information on our blog. The Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report [...]

The news broke last week. The Alzheimer’s Association released the 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Media outlets across the country were reporting the painful statistics. • 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. • 1 in 8 Americans have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. • Nearly 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for [...]

In order to assist CAREjourney’s CAREguest, we are providing this video that explains more about the site.  Basically, you can see an overview of CAREjourney.com’s many features. Learn how CAREjourney® can help find caregivers and help with aging parents. This video introduces care providers to CAREjourney.com and how you can find a caregiver job. CAREjourney.com [...]

Having worked with many family caregivers who want to help their loved ones stay independent and in their home as long as possible, I noticed they share the commonality of significant stress. Family caregivers are trying to respect the wishes of their loved ones while keeping them safe and physically and mentally healthy as possible. [...]

Happy New Year from CAREjourney.com! We are excited to announce the launch for both CareGivers (those who provide care) and Care Receivers (those seeking care). To celebrate our Beta CAREjourney.com launch, for a limited time we are offering FREE memberships and waiving the Activation Fee! During this beta launch, if you should have questions, comments [...]

The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) builds awareness and advocates for caregivers.  They recognize November as National Family Caregiver Month.  As a family caregiver, I appreciate the support, education, and advocacy NFCA is providing. What ideas do you have to build awareness about family caregiving?  What suggestions do you have for our government concerning support, [...]

The break is over and it’s time for the kids to go back to school.  Sounds like a great plan.  But back to school also means more after school activities, juggling schedules and arranging car pools.  Meanwhile, you are still the family caregiver for your aging loved one.  Needless to say, your calendar is full [...]

As I write this, the temperature in Dallas, Texas continues to rise above 100 degrees for the last few weeks.  I have seen my car thermometer hit 115 degrees.  Needless to say, our family summer activities are planned around the heat. Record summer heat temperatures have been set across the United States.  You can be [...]

We are excited about the many happenings on CAREjourney.com.  You have not heard much from us lately.  But, you have been on our minds.  We have been creating your site for your CAREjourney. CareGivers can now register and complete the online assessment in preparation for our launch.  Soon, those needing care will be utilizing the [...]

Going to the doctor can be quite stressful.  But when you are taking your parents to the doctor, the stress factor is off the charts!  As with other aspects of caring for your parents, going to the doctor can take on its on dynamic.  In order to alleviate some of the stress, here are a [...]