Hope for the Caregiver

Kathi Koll and Caregivers Making Time for Themselves

After her husband's stroke, Kathi Koll threw herself into the role of caregiver, but realized she filled the calendar with everything but time for herself.

Kathi saw the plight of so many fellow caregivers, and decided to do something about the crushing journey that affects so many.  Her husband's successful business career left Kathi with resources that she chose to use in helping fellow caregivers. Launching a foundation, Kathi became the first foundation to offer financial awards to needy caregivers to assist them in their journey.

For additional information, visit www.kathikollfoundation.com   

Clinging To A Rope In the Darkness

When visiting friends in the hospital, the room adjacent to them recalled a defining caregiving moment for me from nearly thirty years ago.

Frauds and Scams Targeting Seniors and How AARP is Helping

AARP NC Volunteer, Helen Mack, brings her considerable experiences as an educator to discuss frauds and scams targeting seniors and how AARP is helping.

Help! My Father Won't Stop Driving!

Caller to the show expresses his frustration about his father who recently had a stroke, can barely walk, but still insists on driving.  We know JUST who to have him call! www.keepingUsSafe.org

I'll Push You. Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray call the show.

In "I'll Push You," Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray trekked the Camino de Santiago, and explored the true meaning of friendship.  These two men called the show to share this journey and insights they gleaned from the experience. 

Some Days We're The Pigeon. Some Days We're the Statue

It's easy for us as caregivers to think we're singled out for mistreatment. While we often WILL be taken advantage of and treated disrespectfully, there are times when we ourselves treat others poorly. How does knowing that help us be a better caregiver? In this Caregiver Tip of the Day from my show, we unpack: "Some days we're the pigeon. Some days we're the statue."

Aaron(39) and his father, Greg, discuss their journey with Down Syndrome

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and Aaron Tornquist (39), along with his father Greg, joined me in the studio on our show for family caregivers.  In the interview they discussed a wide variety of relationship issues, Aaron's aspirations to be an Elvis Tribute Artist, and briefly touched on Aaron's job at Chick-Fil-A.  Watch and listen to the entire interview at https://caregiverswithhope.com/father-son-discuss-down-syndrome/