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'

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…

Oops, I did it again

     Oops, I did it again.  You know when we’re injured or sick we tend to do more than we should, like mom’s who feel there’s too much housework to get done or that there’s no way her husband can get the kids off to school “the right way” so she get up and…