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'

Why?

Why would a caregiver of two and a caree/caregiver decide to turn their perfectly quite, no hassles home into a Red Flag (mock battle) war zone and if you don’t believe me, take a look at the photos that follow. Not two weeks ago this was organization personified, a place for everything and everything in…

Feel all the curves

The first thing you should feel in the morning is, your feet touching the floor, your kids jumping on your bed to wake you up, even your dog rolling over and bumping you. Not pain, visible or not.  We do have to live with the feelings that are come our way. Feel all the curves…