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'

Atlas of Caregiving, Article

The following article was posted on Twitter on January 21, 2018. Atlas of Caregiving 10 Ways Caregivers Can Take a Quick Break Right Now This piece is presented as part of our partnership with Daily Caring.   Caregivers need regular breaks Taking regular breaks is essential for caregiver health. Like they say, caregiving is a…

All you really need

All you really need to do is accept this moment fully. You are then at ease in the here and now and at ease with yourself. –Eckhart Tolle Thanks, Richard Kreis iCareConsulting@att.net email iCareTalk@att.net or PickYourPain@att.net- Blog

Against Medical Advise

The nurses came in saying that they spoke with the doctor who only seen mom on day 2 of 14 and he is saying that he would like to see her today. We refused and their next comment was that they would then need to release her “Against Medical Advise.” Maybe if he had keep…

My mom was sent to University Post Acute Rehab (UAPR) after being in UC Davis from a blackout episode. She was diagnosed with COPD, low blood pressure and low pulse. In the 16 days since moving to UPAR, she was there she was seen by the doctor once (1). They first were suppose to increase…

Really?

At Sut_ _ r Downtown and they confirmed Mom just arrived and until she is in a room I need to wait in the lobby. I brought moms, Medical History Information Sheet (1 Page), which has her insurance information, medications, schedule, allergies, etc. and asked if they could at least take it back to her…