Hope for the Caregiver

Caregivers and the Silence Between Old and New Testaments

There is no record of God speaking to His people for centuries between the Old and New Testament times. In this episode, we discuss how that impacts a family caregiver.

Now in his 35th year as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, Peter draws upon his lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers.  

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Christmas Gifts Caregivers Can Give Themselves

John and I discussed several more Christmas Gifts that are affordable, easy, meaningful, and beneficial to family caregivers ...that caregivers can give themselves.

Caregiving Author, Rick Lauber: "This Surprised Me!"

I asked my guest on the show, author Rick Lauber, "What did you learn about yourself that surprised you in a positive way?"  

His answer was extremely moving and a must hear for fellow caregivers. 

Find out more about Rick and his books at www.ricklauber.com 

Some Caregivers May Find This Helpful During the Christmas Season.

For many caregivers, the relationship between themselves and their loved ones may have faded beyond recognition due to cognitive impairment.  When you're loved one can't remember your name, getting a card from them is certainly out of the question. Here's an idea I came up with years ago that seemed to catch on for a lot of my fellow caregivers. 

If you need some help with it, call my friends Ken and Cindy Najar at Logos Bookstore in Nashville TN. (615) 297-5388.  You don't have to live in Nashville ...or even TN. They help people with this and other things from literally around the world. 

Healthy Caregivers Make Better Caregivers, and that healthiness always starts at the heart level.  This is a great way to help ease the heartache you may carry as a caregiver. 

Caregivers and Investments

All too many caregivers feel that talking with a wealth advisor or investment group is for rich people.  Tommy Doerfler, of Lighthouse Wealth Team calls the show to debunk that and other myths about investing. 

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Great Christmas gifts for caregivers

Elizabeth Moss Discusses Changes in Home Care Services

Founder of Caregivers by Wholecare, returns to the show to help share the new changes in home care services in light of the COVID-19.  Technology is playing a huge role in how our seniors and impaired loved ones are cared for at home, and Elizabeth brings her decades of experience to help unpack the new look of home care. 

Learn more at 615 298-9201  

For Christmas this year ...give that gifts that speak "fluent caregiver." 

 

Caregiving Husband Angry At Wife Who Smoked For Years

When we started HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER many years ago, we wanted to provide a place where caregivers felt they could share painful things in a safe place and receive clear and helpful feedback. This caller admitted something during the call that he hadn't admitted before:  He's angry with his wife for her years of smoking that have now robbed them both of a better quality of life. 

I value the trust caregivers place in me and the confidence they feel to share their hearts on the show.