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'

Sunday’s Solutions, 6/01/2014

Today’s “Sunday’s Solution, 5/18/14” is: What must-have productivity tools would you recommend a first time caregiver invest in? I for one am interested in reading what everyone responds with. We are always finding items that can be re-purposed or can make our caregiving just that much faster, safer, cleaner. Thank you for taking the time…

Too Much Time on Her Hands

This is what has happened to mom since being in the care facility recovering and retraining from her broken femur.  So far she has been in for 59 days and we just found out that she may be in for a total of 98-100 days by the time they do all the actual “walking therapy.”…