Episodes
Monday Oct 19, 2020
A Remarkable Father and Son Discuss Down Syndrome
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Aaron and Greg Tornquist return to the show to share their journey with Down Syndrome. Aaron (42) brings a zeal for life, a great sense of humor, and a spot on Elvis Tribute Hobby!
Greg is an award winning songwriter who offers a lifetime of wisdom to families living with a special needs child ...particularly those with Down Syndrome
Monday Oct 12, 2020
This is what led a 77-year-old woman to adopt her great-grandson.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
When drug addiction invades a family, it can often lead into unconventional and often drastic steps to help stabilize the lives of children involved.
Such is the case with this extraordinary great-grandmother, Kay, who called the show to share her emotional story.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Do you ever freak out as a caregiver?
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
If you have any time as a caregiver, you'll understand the question of whether or not you freak out?
- What are we going to do?
- What's going to happen?
- How are we going to ...?
These and more questions flood our minds. We discussed this in this episode from the broadcast. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com/radio
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Some caregiving scenarios involve complicated relationship dynamics. Such is the case with Terri in Texas who is caring for her husband's ex-wife.
What would you say to her?
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Breast Cancer Survivor (and caregiver), Ginny Brant, Shares her Path to Healthiness.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Right after her mother's funeral following her battle with breast cancer, Ginny Brant receives the news of her own diagnosis with this disease. She shares the story of how she's fought back and taken control of her health. Ginny brings a powerful and timely message during breast cancer awareness month to fellow caregivers of the importance of our own health.
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Did My Donated Convalescent Plasma Make It To President Trump?
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Since I tested positive for COVID19 several months ago and fully recovered (I was virtually asymptomatic), I recently donated plasma to be used as a Convalescent Plasma for those fighting COVID-19.
Brooke Way, Communications Manager for VITALANT called the show to share the need and how their company is helping. I couldn't resist asking her if the President received my plasma!!
Please visit their website to see if you are eligible to donate.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
When the Trauma of Caregiving Hampers Our Perspective
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
As a caregiver, do you struggle with the 30,000 foot view? When we're slicing through the jungle trying to find a path, it's hard to keep perspective and the despair kicks in.
In this clip, John and I discussed this, and what we're doing about it through this show.