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'

New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers By Trish Hughes Kreis 

New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers By Trish Hughes Kreis for Assisted Living Directory What better time than the beginning of a new year to make some resolutions? After all, it is tradition! For caregivers, though, the resolutions may look a little different than the usual “lose weight” or “exercise more.” New Year’s resolutions for caregivers…

Open a Spot in 2017

I am at Kaiser, Morse Ave., Sacramento, Ca. for an appointment with the Vascular Surgery Center’s Wound Therapy Department to have a Surgery Site which became infected looked at and cleaned (I’ll spare you any photos).  The wound went from a half inch long entry site to a 4″x 3″ open would.  Cold weather, cold…