Author: Kreisler

I'm a Certified Chronic Pain Support Group Leader with U.S Pain Foundation, a Certified Caregiving Consultant in which I assist caregivers or persons with disabilities locate where to go, who to talk to or how to organize all the paperwork Involved. Along with four other caregivers we have published four books, "365 Caregiving Tips Practical Tips for Everyday Caregivers", with two available in Spanish. I am also a trifecta caregiver, I cared for my mom part time (heart disease and strokes), co-care for my brother in-law, Robert (epilepsy, mobility issues), he also lives with us, finally for myself (severe chronic low back pain) for 28 yrs. I host my own blog site, iCareTalk.net and am involved with many other sites and blogs. I have been a guest on radio shows and have moderated numerous internet shows. I am 56 yr. old, happily married (22 yrs), with two amazing daughters and an awesome son, a black labs and a large (8" dia.) turtle. I enjoy Meditation, Yoga, Photography, Art. My family (including my pets) are my past time. Namaste'
June 2019

It Never Ends

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Yesterday I had a weekly wrapping change out and wound cleaning at the wound therapy clinic. I ended up seeing the head of the department who back in January asked that an echocardiogram be done on my lower left leg. When I went in for the echocardiogram the tech noticed that I had just had…

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March 2018

Needed Respite

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As you all know as caregivers, “If you don’t care for yourself you can’t really care for someone else properly. For the past 5-6 weeks we have had to help work with Robert (BIL) was hit hard when he aspirated rated lunch one day. Aspirated is when liquid or food goes down into one lungs…

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