Episodes
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
The Promise
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to “…never put Mom in a nursing home.”
When making that promise, most recall healthier times where the thought of going into a facility seemed far in the horizon. Reality sneaks up on the best of us, and we find ourselves faced with uncomfortable circumstances. The tether of the promise can quickly transform to a noose around the neck of a family caregiver unable to meet the demands of a horrific condition. From personal safety to medical expertise, caregivers easily find themselves outmatched by an affliction – and overpowered by guilt.
Despite the promise’s sincerity, its roots often stem from ignorance about the peripheral havoc disease and injury can cause. Disparity and unsustainability quickly appear when a caregiver demands of herself - what an entire paid staff of people in a memory care facility accomplish. The promise must face honest scrutiny to reflect the commitment to caring for a loved one to the best one can. When demands exceed ability, changes must occur - and help enlisted.
The challenge for caregivers is to seek counsel from objective, experienced, and trained individuals to regularly evaluate conditions and possible paths.
As we promise to care, let us also commit to caring well.
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.” - Dolly Parton
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
”But in this world, bones will still break.”
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
What Do You Say to The Suffering?
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
(From opening monologue on our national broadcast7/9/2021)
Ever found yourself the recipient of glib comments from church folks about your challenges? Admittedly, it's hard to know what to say to someone in distress or in messy situations. An incident in a dusty clinic in Ghana West Africa, forever altered the way I approach the challenging situations of others.
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Sunday Mar 28, 2021
He Stretched Out His Hand
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
One of the vivid lessons we've experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic is the heartbreak of not being able to hug, shake hands, or physically connect with loved ones. Imagine that as a permanent condition.
This was our plight ...until Christ.
That's the message we discuss in this episode from our radio broadcast.
Friday Jan 29, 2021
"He'll Be Back, and He'll Bring Sunshine With Him."
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
These were words to Gracie from a psychiatrist friend of mine who saw me staying around the clock at the hospital and turning into a zombie.
As caregivers, we tend to be tough, capable, and innovative. But just because we CAN do something, doesn't always mean we SHOULD do it.
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Caring for Inmates During COVID-19
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
During the pandemic, Core Civic continues to care for 13,000 workers and tens of thousands of inmates at their 69 facilities across the country. Steve Conry (VP of Core Services) called the show to discuss the logistics and commitment of Core Civic to their workers and to those incarcerated in their facilities.
Matt More (SR director re-entry services) also discuss the role of faith-based programs like the prosthetic limb recycling program founded by my wife, Gracie, through our organization Standing With Hope (the parent company of Hope for the Caregiver.)
Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. Now in his 35th year as a caregiver, Peter draws upon his vast experience to help strengthen fellow caregivers. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com
Monday Jun 29, 2020
#428 Caller Cringes Over Advice He Gave to His Grieving Mother
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
We all live with terrible regrets over things we've said or done ...even if at the time we felt we had the best of intentions. This caller expressed his sorrow over things he said ...however well meaning ...to his mother as she mourned the loss of his father. He felt he was helping, but looking back ..he realized he should have handled it differently.
We spend some time talking about that, and how we as caregivers can better sort through our inventory of mistakes.
Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program: HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.
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