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Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Award winning author, Mary Elizabeth Jackson, called the show to share her personal journey, things she's learned, and the latest in her "Poohlicious" books.
During the conversation, we --along with my sidekick, John Butler (AKA the Count of Mighty Disco) --also took some calls together.
visit: www.maryejackson.com
About Peter and HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER
A 30+ year caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities, Peter Rosenberger brings a profound understanding of the caregiver’s journey.
His show, HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER airs on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel (131) and an additional 180 stations on American Family Radio...as well as this podcast.
Through his books, music, radio show and podcast, Peter demonstrates an unswerving commitment to strengthen fellow caregivers.
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Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
"It's always about the money ..." is a statement caregivers are well served to remember— particularly when caring for someone else's family member.
This caller discovered that she has more than one problem following a stint of taking care of a man she considered a "grandfather" - but wasn't.
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Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
If it's not the Coronavirus, some other flu issue lurks around the corner. Guess who's the most vulnerable? Chances are it's your loved one ...and YOU!
In addition to the common sense recommendation of the CDC (washing hands, covering mouth, etc.), here are some tips to protect your loved one and yourself while caregiving:
- Coronavirus targets elderly, overweight, diabetic, and other otherwise at-risk individuals. Yet many of the caregivers of those individual also struggle with those same issues.
- Excessive Weight Gain is significant issue for many caregivers
- Caregivers often fail to see to their medical needs …while struggling to care for another
- Caregivers consistently deal with high stress circumstances which comprise our abilities to stay healthy.
- Staying out of the hospital is imperative …they can be a brick and mortar petri dish.
- More than 9 Million ER Visits each year due to falls https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180306005064/en/Fall-Injuries-Record-Number-Emergency-Room-Visits
- Over 65 group represent 69% of hospitalization caused by falls
- Caregivers can reduce fall risks for themselves and their loved ones by:
- Well-lit rooms
- Remove fall hazards such as throw rugs
- Install grab bars in bathrooms
- If you have a pedestal sink in bathroom, replace with a cabinet or ensure it’s secured properly (People use it to lean on)
- Wear comfortable shoes and avoid heels.
- Make multiple trips to the car …instead of trying to carry too much into the house. Caregivers are often in a hurry …and that’s when accidents happen
- Health Tips
- Keep bathrooms and kitchen areas clean
- Watch for mold/mildew buildup
- Hydrate
- Make sure to thoroughly clean CPAP and other breathing assisted devices (for both caregivers and patients)
- More healthcare treatment goes on in the home with caregivers than in the doctor’s office. Rest UP!
- Consider an app/telemedicine service to avoid getting loved ones out for routine physician visits …particularly on damp days.
Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
One of my favorite and most inspiring friends is Pastor Robert Morgan.
A caregiver for three decades for his wife, Katrina, through her journey of MS, Robert brings vast experience and depth to his books and ministry.
Throughout his journey as a caregiver, Robert never stopped writing or functioning in the call of ministry on his life. A prolific author, Robert’s new book:
100 Bible Verses That Made America
is available wherever books are sold. Katrina helped edit Robert's books, and this was their last project together.
When discussing the movement to secularize our country and remove the Bible from our schools and public square, Robert shares "...There's not an eraser big enough to erase the Bible from American History."
You will be touched by this inspiring interview ...and please share it with a friend.
https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Verses-That-Made-America/dp/0718079620
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Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
While "The Only Thing We Have To Fear is Fear Itself" inspired a nation facing war, the battle between caregivers and fearful issues remains constant and different. REAL and frightening things face us. How do we deal with them? What's the path to safety?
What does Scripture say about fear? Fear is one the 7 Caregiver Landmines I discuss in my book. We caregivers tend to "live in the wreckage of our future" as we dread things that haven't even happened yet. Is there a way for us to push back against Fear?
Absolutely ...and we discuss it in this clip from 2/15/2020 's show.
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
With all due respect to Commodore Perry ...I paraphrased, changed, and re-appropriated his famous quote.
As caregivers, our enemy is not our loved one ...or their condition. Rather, it is ourselves. Particularly the pesky, yet delicious sin that we savor: Resentment.
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020