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'

Whats in your Caregiving Toolbox?

Whats in your Caregiving Toolbox?  First off, what is a Caregivers Toolbox?  That sounds like an easy question to answer but in realty it’s not so easy.  For every caregiver who has a caree there is a toolbox designed and filled with tools to best help them with that one particular caree.  Now of course…

Good Morning to You in Review

     I won the book entitled, “Good Morning to You,” written by Denise Brown recently in a contest on CareGiving.com.  I more than likely will not do it the justice it deserves but her I go.  The book is designed to get you going first thing or when ever you decide to sit down…

1st Annual Coffee with a Caregiver Day

  1ST ANNUAL/BI-ANNUAL? COFFEE WITH A CAREGIVER DAY The product of G.J (Anaheim) and RobertsSister (Sacramento) If you know a Caregiver go to coffee with them. You don’t have to pay, just provide some quality conversation and listen.  Be a friend (P.S. If you don’t know a Caregiver, please pass this on. I guarantee you know someone…