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'

April 2018

Epilepsy Awareness Day Disneyland

by Kreisler • 05/06/2018

Hello All, Mark your calendars for this years, Epilepsy Awareness Day Disneyland event to be held November 5th, 6th and 7th. If you have never been just go to their website at, http://www.epilepsyawarenessday.org for more details. All of us at 365 Caregiving Tips and iCare Consulting look forward to seeing you there. Thank you, Richard…

April 2018

BIL’s VEEG test

by Kreisler • 04/18/2018

My brother in law Robert has lived with epilepsy his entire life. He’s always been willing to participate in studies (medication and technology). He’s even had parts of his brain removed that we causing them. Recently his neurology at UC Davis brought up a test that they have been following for a while and feel…

April 2018

A post from Roberts Sister: Juggling, Teamwork and a lot of Hope

by Kreisler • 04/12/2018

My IT guy at work juggled three oranges at work the other day and made it look pretty easy. (I then told him to get back to work.) I have tried to learn to juggle but I am not quite coordinated enough. The juggling I do involves caregiving, medical appointments and various emergencies. Caregivers are…

April 2018

This Chapters Ending

by Kreisler • 04/12/2018

In October 2016, I had a blood vein valve in my left leg fail. This caused blood to pool up and eventually it came out through the skin. I had a procedure to seal off the valve which left a surgery site about the size of a nickel. which in turn became infected with seven-eight…

April 2018