Episodes

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
#430 "Caregivers Feeling Guilty Long After the Grass Is Growing on the Grave."
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
The pain, challenges, and heartache for caregivers often doesn't end at a funeral. In this clip from our show, John and I discussed a callers recent admission of feeling guilty over an end of life issue for his father ...twenty years after the event.
Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. The nation's #1 broadcast and podcast show for family caregivers, Peter draws upon his 34+ year journey as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, through a medical nightmare that includes 80+ surgeries, multiple amputations, and treatment by 100+ physicians.
Learn more at www.HopefortheCaregiver.com

Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
#429 "Who are you hiring to care for your aging loved one?"
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Our long-time friend, Elizabeth Moss, called the show to share insights on caring for an aging loved one during the pandemic. The founder of Nashville TN’s premiere in home care company, Elizabeth brings a valuable background in Nursing, Alcohol and Drug treatment, and Geriatrics. Elizabeth dedicates her life to on-going training, education and experience for the well-being of others.
She has been a devoted and professional caregiver since 1994 in the areas of Assessment Training, Activities Therapy, Certified Nursing Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse of Geriatrics and Integrative Health Practices such as Reflexology, Aromatherapy, and other modes of therapeutic care.
During a particularly difficult stretch for us (when we lived in Nashville), Elizabeth and her team cared for Gracie.
Even if you are not in the Middle TN area, Elizabeth has ample resources on her company's website to help with the challenges of caring for an aging loved one ...particularly during the pandemic. As you select a service, PLEASE compare them to Elizabeth's company ...who I believe sets the high standard.
Check our her website at: www.CaregiversByWholeCare.com
Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. The nation's #1 broadcast and podcast show for family caregivers, Peter draws upon his 34+ year journey as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, through a medical nightmare that includes 80+ surgeries, multiple amputations, and treatment by 100+ physicians.
Learn more at www.HopefortheCaregiver.com
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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.
Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of Standing With Hope, a 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are considered tax-deductible by IRS laws.

Sunday Jun 28, 2020
#427 The Obligation Trap For Caregivers
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
"Must, Should, Need, Have To ..."
These are all words that reflect that a caregiver's fallen into the obligation trap. Obligation is the gateway to resentment, and all too many caregivers find themselves struggling with deep resentment towards themselves, their loved ones, family members who didn't help, medical personnel, employers, and even God.
From our radio broadcast on June 27, we discussed this issue and how we as caregivers avoid "The Obligation Trap." This episode is part of our series on the FOG ( Fear -Obligation-Guilt) of Caregivers.
Click here to see more about THE FOG of Caregivers.
Peter Rosenberger
HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER, hosted by Peter Rosenberger, is the family caregiver outreach of STANDING WITH HOPE. For more information, visit www.standingwithhope.com

Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
#424 What Raiders of the Lost Ark Taught Me About Loving Someone in Chronic Pain
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Teachable moments often appear in unexpected places. For example, a scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark drove home a core principle about being in a relationship with someone who lives with pain.
This episode is part of series we're doing on chronic pain, suffering, pain management, and other issues that affect us as family caregivers. Feel free to add your thoughts ...and share this with someone you know who lives with a suffering loved one.
Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program: HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.
Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of Standing With Hope, a 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are considered tax-deductible by IRS laws.

Sunday Jun 21, 2020
#423 The Deceitful Allure Of Rage
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
From Hope for the Caregiver 6/20/2020.
A pastor friend once told me, "Rage is the most delicious of sins - it gives the illusion of power."
As a caregiver, we find ourselves faced with a long list of injustices. Do we rage against them? What does that look like as a caregiver?
For me, i discovered a surprising antidote for rage.
We talked about it on the air, plus took calls ...one in particular provided an opportunity to explore the current destruction in our cities as a teachable moment.
Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program: HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.
Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of Standing With Hope, a 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are considered tax-deductible by IRS laws.

Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Saturday Night Live Alum, Jim Breuer, called the show for a special Father's Day episode. In all our years on the air, Jim's interview soared up to one of my all time favorites.
"If you don't have people who can laugh with you ...you're doomed."
- Jim Breuer
From Home Improvement to Saturday Night Live, Jim Breuer brings a comedy legacy to audiences across the country. Calling the show, Jim also shared his huge heart and great love of family as shared his own journey as a caregiver. Recalling introducing his father to Sylvester Stallone, Jim launched into an impression of the Rocky star that had us howling with laughter. Jim's rapid fire delivery showed no mercy to John and me as we vainly tried to catch our breath. But then just as quick, Jim opened his heart to share deeply personal and poignant events with his father.
Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program, HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.
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Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of Standing With Hope, a 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are considered tax-deductible by IRS laws.