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'

Epilepsy Awareness Month: Follow-up Interview with Christy Shake

Trish Hughes Kreis of Robertssister.com has added another Epilepsy related article interview with one of her long time followers Christy Shake who cares for her son, earlier today (11/9 @ 6:47pm).  I have provided you with the first question below to provide you with a glance of what’s covered.  Happy reading. _________________________________ Robert’s Sister: I…

Huffington Post 11/10/16, 12:10pm ET:                               Here’s What We Can Do About The Chronic Pain Epidemic

  Here’s What We Can Do About The Chronic Pain Epidemic Erin Schumaker  Senior Healthy Living Editor, The Huffington Post More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain according to the Institute of Medicine, a debilitating reality that costs the country upward of $635 billion each year in treatment and lost productivity.  At the…