Hope for the Caregiver

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/

Take Time for Stillness or Make Time for Illness

From YOUR CAREGIVER MINUTE with Peter Rosenberger.  

Gov. Martin Schreiber shares insights as an Alzheimer's Caregiver.

Former Wisconsin Governor, Martin Schreiber shares his journey as a caregiver for his wife, Elaine, through Alzheimer's in his book, "My Two Elaines."  

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Peter Rosenberger is the host of the weekly syndicated radio program for family caregivers. He has served as a caregiver for his wife Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities, for more than 30 years. The author of four books, including “Hope for the Caregiver.” Peter and Gracie live in Nashville, where he also serves as the president and co-founder of Standing With Hope. Follow Peter on Twitter: @Hope4caregiver or visit: www.hopeforcaregiver.com

October 1 2017 Caregivers With Hope Show

From October 1 2017. 

Guests include: 

Michael Gardner from Christian Care Ministry/Medi-Share

Tracey Maxfield, RN:  (From Vancouver) Dementia Expert for three decades discussing "Sundowning"

for more information:  www.caregiverswithhope.com

"Sundowning" and Tips to Deal With It

"Soul-Crushing" describes the way caregivers feel while caring for someone with dementia, particularly with "Sundowning." Expert Tracey Maxfield, RN, provides helpful tips and insights for caregivers to understand this aspect of dementia.  

 

Michael Gardner from Christian Care Ministry Discusses Medi-Share

Medi-Share is a healthcare sharing ministry where members share each other's medical expenses. Members of Medi-Share have a God-honoring choice for their healthcare and although not insurance, Medi-Share is acceptable under the law.  

https://www.medishare.com/

 

 

 

September 24 2017

Today's Show:

Caregiver tip of the Day

"If you don't make it worse, it counts as a win!"