Episodes
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Henry and Sweet Tea
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
As caregivers, we often miss the simple things we can do that will improve our lives. While our circumstances may seem overwhelming, the way we push back doesn't have to be.
Such is the case with Henry. When his wife called the show and talked about her full-time caregiver, (her husband, Henry), I asked her to put him on the phone.
Henry shared his weariness, so we delved into some basic things. Turns out, Henry takes a pill to sleep at night. Yet, he drinks Sweet Tea into the evening.
Sometimes, it's being willing to look at the simple things.
Healthy Caregivers Make Better Caregivers.
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
My Mother's Behavior Makes Me Want To Start Drinking Again
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Kim from Michigan called the show to express her frustration with her mother, the lack of help from her siblings, and her struggle with alcoholism.
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
Hope for the Caregiver September 29 2018
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
From 9-29-2018.
We opened the discussion to talk about feeling obligated and guilty when dealing with someone with an impairment. When I stated, "'Honor your father and mother...' doesn't mean honoring Alzheimer's or any other impairment," it really struck a nerve.
Listen to the callers ...and see how we helped them move to a safer place and become healthier caregivers.
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Hope for the Caregiver July 15 2018
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Tuesday Jul 17, 2018
Peter Rosenberger is a thirty-year caregiver for his wife Gracie, who lives with severe physical disabilities. He is the author of Hope for the Caregiver and his radio show for family caregivers is syndicated on more than 200 stations across the country. @hope4caregiver
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Calming an Agitated Loved One Suffering From Dementia
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Monday Jul 16, 2018
Each month on Hope for the Caregiver, author and dementia care expert, Tracey Maxfield, offers insights into the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. From eating issues to going into public, Tracey brings a wealth of exprience and practical help to weary and frustrated caregivers.
In this interview, Tracey offers tips to help calm an agistated loved one with dementia.
"Agitation is an expression of an unmet need." -Tracey Maxfield
- Stay calm. An agitated loved one with dementia will react to the energy of the caregiver
- Offer Reassurance
- Play detective
- Scan the environment for distressing events or things
- Noises
- Animals
- Other environmental distress inducers
- Scan the environment for distressing events or things
- Scan your loved one for distressing events or things
- Shoes too tight or on the wrong feet
- Injured/Bee Sting, etc.
- Need to use the restroom
- Hungry
Peter Rosenberger is a thirty-year caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe physical disabilities. He is the author of Hope for the Caregiver and his radio show for family caregivers is syndicated on more than 200 stations across the country. @hope4caregiver
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
"Sundowning"
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
One of the more frustrating things facing caregivers of dementia patients is "Sundowning."
For many caregivers and their oved ones with dementia, the day seems to be going along with minimal bumps ...until evening and then it all falls apart. Raging, swearing, arguing, and exacerbated symptoms overtake seem to overtake everyone involved.
Why?
Dementia Care Expert Tracey Maxfield called HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER to share some tips. An expert in caring for dementia patients for more than 35 years, Tracey has now become a regular contributor to the show. www.traceymaxfield.com
Peter Rosenberger is a thirty-year caregiver for his wife Gracie, who lives with severe physical disabilities. He is the author of Hope for the Caregiver and his radio show for family caregivers is syndicated on more than 200 stations across the country. @hope4caregiver
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Today's Senior Moment: Drink!
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Summer means excessive heat, and we're all vulnerable to dehydration. In our regular feature TODAY'S SENIOR MOMENT, we have the simple reminder to Drink. After a buddy of mine in South Carolina spent the night in the hospital from dehydration two weeks ago, I was once again reminded of how important it is for us to avoid sweet tea and sodas and reach for water instead.
While it sounds obvious, many tend to overlook the obvious ...especially at risk loved ones.
So, Drink up!
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A thirty-year caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities, Peter Rosenberger understands the caregiver’s journey. Peter’s radio show for family caregivers airs each Sunday at 3PM CDT, and is syndicated through Salem Radio Network. In addition, he launches a special version of the show for American Family Radio in July 2018. His shows, along with the feature YOUR CAREGIVER MINUTE, will air on more than 200 stations.
An accomplished martial artist, Peter recently earned a 2nd Dan (degree) black-belt in Hapkido. The martial art provides many self-defense life lessons that Peter incorporates into his show and speaking.
Furthermore, Peter is an accomplished pianist and recently released his new CD, Songs for the Caregiver.
Peter and Gracie live in Nashville, TN, where he also serves and the president and co-founder of Standing With Hope.