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'

Mom’s Past Six Years, 08/19/2014

And here we go again.  It seem as if every two to three months mom is going back into the emergency room (ER), being admitted to the hospital or just plain having a spill or taking a tumble causing, bruising, sprained this or that or some other.  Since she slipped on the evil green grape,…

As Memories Fade, 08152014

When I woke up this morning and helped Trish get the dogs into the car for their weekly, weekend trip to the Starbucks drive thru. On my way back into the house I grabbed the morning paper, “The Sacramento Bee, August 3, 2014.” My normal routine is to glance over the cover page and then…