Episodes

Monday Dec 07, 2020
Caregiving Husband Angry At Wife Who Smoked For Years
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
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.

Saturday Dec 05, 2020
"Not Making It Worse Counts As A Win!
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
From Hope for the Caregiver's Radio broadcast DECEMBER 5, 2020.
Plus callers, and a tricky trivia question!

Monday Nov 30, 2020
Lessons from a Paper turkey, Poems, and Christmas Tips for Caregivers
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
As caregivers, we regularly shake hands with the abnormal. Yet, are we able to insert “normalcy” in that abnormal. During one holiday event, Gracie’s grandmother provided a teachable moment in a hospital cafeteria.
In addition, this episode features two of our favorite poems while also discussing two gifts caregivers can give to themselves during Christmas. John and I packed quite a bit into this episode.
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Sunday Nov 29, 2020
4,000 + Funerals in One Year, and He Still Wrote This?
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Many of us have favorite and treasured hymns that encourage, comfort and inspire us. The backstories of many of these hymns, however, remain unknown to most.
In the 1600's an amazing pastor penned the lyrics to this particular hymn that is still sung by millions world-wide. But did you know that he wrote it during a horrific war that caused him to bury more than 4,000 people (including his wife) in just one year?
When I hear the text of this hymn, I have to ask myself, "What did this man know about God ...and how do learn what he knew?"

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
What Caregivers Can Learn From The Prophet Daniel
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Imagine being setup like the prophet Daniel. The bureaucrats of his time could find no fault in him, but their hatred pushed them to fabricate a trap. When Daniel learned of their schemes, he did something unexpected by others. He did something we as caregivers can model in our lives today. From Hope for the Caregiver’s Broadcast 11/14/2020

Monday Nov 23, 2020
Sleep Deprivation and Family Caregivers
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Most any caregiver will tell you that a good night’s sleep is often hard to find. One of my closest friends and fellow caregiver called the show to discuss sleep deprivation.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354018

Monday Nov 23, 2020
"We're Doing Aging Wrong." A conversation with author, Stephanie Erickson
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Stephanie Erickson ( MSW LCSW), draws on her 25+ year career to offer easy to understand guidance to millions of family caregivers of aging loved ones. https://stephanieerickson.ca/book/ Her new book is:
PLAN FOR AGING WELL
Building a team to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support as we age
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