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'

365 Caregiving Tips, #161

Tip 161. Consider photographing all personal belongings upon check-in to a care facility. If an item is missing it will be much easier to show a photo than to describe the item. bit.ly/365CaregivingT… @GJandfamily @robertssister1 @kreisr1 All materials, books calendars and more are available through LuLu.com at, https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=365+Caregiving+Tips+Page&type=. Or through Amazon Thank you All for…

365 CAREGIVING TIPS, #159

Tip 159. During the Care Facility intake review and inventory be very specific about personal belongings as well as skin conditions. (The tips posted this week are from the Care Facilities: Admission chapter of 365 Caregiving Tips: Hospitals, Care Facilities and Hospice, Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers). Thank you for reading and we hope these…

365 Caregiving Tips #155

365 Caregiving Tips November 20 at 5:46am Daily Caregiving Tip. Care Facilities: Admission Tip 155. If being transferred to a Skilled Nursing Facility (“SNF”) from a hospital, try to get discharged early in the day. There is a lot of activity once transferred to the SNF and it is best if it can happen well…