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'

Pain Awareness Month – Day 5

TIP #5: To help reduce chronic pain, reduce your alcohol intake.  Alcohol causes sleeping issues which in turn worsen chronic pain.  Take care of yourself. Thank you,                                                        …

Pain Awareness Month, Day 3

I’m Richard K. and I’ve been living with Chronic Low Back Pain, narcotic and medication issues as well as major Workers Compensation issues for 24 years now and I am still Richard K.                    “I am me, I am not my pain.” In a report from the…

U.S PAIN FOUNDATION, PAIN AWARENESS MONTH – DAY 2

U.S PAIN FOUNDATION, PAIN AWARENESS MONTH WAYS TO CONTROL AND DEAL WITH YOUR PAIN – DAY 2 Exercise is just one way to manage your chronic pain. If your exercising regularly, exercise raises the endorphins in your brain which boost your overall mood. The endorphins also aid in blocking the pain signals and the exercises…

Travis AFB Trip

Here we are again, Travis AFB Cardiology Department.  For a few weeks now mom has been having breathing issues and just this past Monday we find out that it is happening also while she’s on oxygen. WHAT? Even when on oxygen?

Harvey Displaces Animals as well as people. 

Posted on the Red Rover FaceBook site on Monday, 8/28/17, 9:39pm  “The Sacramento Bee reported on our RedRover Responders team and volunteers traveling to Texas later this week, where we’ll be assisting SPCA of Texas with the temporary sheltering, care and comfort of animals displaced by #HurricaneHarvey. Thank you to everyone who has reached out…