John and I were joined by Denny Brownlee Humor Actor Voice Actor Writer www dennyvoices com Denny discussed finding his role in caring for his mother and value humor continues to bring We also featured more John Butler and a special guest joined us at the end of the show Our After show dialogue was so much fun we added that following the show closing [... more]

How we deal with fear remains one of the bigger challenges for family caregivers All too often our loneliness and isolation foster so many dark thoughts and fears that we can become paralyzed or worse In this special episode John and I delve into this topic with our usual goofy selves and in a way that helps shed some light into dark places for caregivers www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

In this podcast episode John and I discussed a music theory principle and how it connects to caregivers [... more]

I asked John Butler to read the Christmas story from Luke Those familiar with the show and podcast will know John as the producer of the show for nearly years He offered his rich voice to this beloved passage of scripture and Gracie and I provided the music Merry Christmas Peter Gracie and John www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

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- [... more]

One of the most welcome encouraging and consistent voices to family caregivers is Gary Barg for decades he's lead the Fearless Caregiver conferences and published Today's Caregiver In his new book YOU ARE NOT ALONE Gary continues even in this time of social distancing to find new ways to grab as many caregivers by the lapels and let them know that they indeed are not alone Listen to his inspiring and hilarious conversation with me and John Butler- the Count of Mighty Disco from Sunday's show Find out more about Gary and his book at www Caregiver com Peter Rosenberger [... more]

For a special Mothers' Day episode I invited my mother Mary to join me on the show Along with Gracie and producer John Butler this is an episode that will touch your heart inspire you and demonstrate the importance of praying mothers Hope for the Caregiver's podcast contains nearly episodes in our library We want to make it free to any who needs to connect so please consider being a patron today For as little as per month you can help us continue to reach family caregivers Click here for more Have you ever helped someone else walk Click below [... more]

We love our callers and Bill in VA offered some great insights from his journey caring for his father with dementia In addition Kerry from OH shared how much the show means to her and wanted to find the archives Hope for the Caregiver's podcast contains nearly episodes in our library We want to make it free to any who needs to connect so please consider being a patron today For as little as per month you can help us continue to reach family caregivers Click here for more Have you ever helped someone else walk Click below to learn [... more]

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 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 and an additional stations on American Family Radio as [... more]

A lot of candidates running for President advocate Medicare for All as part of their platform While Medicare itself is a decent program I spend a little time discussing the realities of dealing with Medicare from a customer service standpoint Gracie and I both had to call Medicare for a significant issue Getting bounced around from department to department we logged over four hours on the phone one day and another minutes the next It's still not resolved as of this posting with another hours logged Imagine your best day at the DMV That's what happens when government is the [... more]

Yes I know it feels like the snowplow driver is listening to Lawrence Welk while we listen to Led Zepplin but in winter weather the safest place is often the place where you feel it's going maddeningly slow That also applies to our journey as caregivers We find that we must move at a pace we can't control and just like trying to pass a snowplow we run the risk of getting hurt if we try to circumvent A friend once told me Families move at the speed of their slowest members When serving as a caregiver the pace car [... more]

This is not a paid endorsement just a testimonial from a grateful caregiver During our recent move from Nashville to Southwest Montana the moving company we hired came up short and things did not go as well as hoped I called All My Sons Moving and Storage in Nashville to help and they OVER-delivered I should have called them first but that mistake is on me You might be in a position of moving a loved one I found a company that extended great care to me and listen to my recent conversation on the show with show producer John [... more]

Broadcasting on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel this is HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER with Peter Rosenberger This episode drills down on the need of caregivers to seek medical attention for themselves of family caregivers fail to see their own doctors How is THAT helpful Caregivers not seeking medical attention for themselves is one of the Caregiver Landmines from my book In addition we had John Butler The Count of Mighty Disco and also went to the phones to take calls Join us LIVE each Sunday evening at PM Eastern for this live show Do you find this show meaningful Let [... more]

It's a very short step from 'I don't want to live like that' to 'No one should live like that ' We need more protection for people - Nancy Valko www nancyvalko com Palliative and Hospice care continue to confuse so many caregivers While some programs offer amazing and beneficial services to families others seem to be detrimental Involving the Govt seems to give a stamp of approval of something but is it what it says it is How can we know Nancy Valko called HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on Sirius XM's Family Talk Channel to discuss this Transcript of [... more]

How can you laugh through what you all live through Peter Rosenberger often hears that question when people learn of his year journey as a caregiver for his wife Gracie who lives with severe disabilities operations including the amputation of both legs Yet both Peter and Gracie draw hope from their deep faith which strengthens their hearts and their sense of humor Peter's weekly radio show Hope for the Caregiver is heard on more than stations Through his show along with his books and speaking events Peter address the challenges of life business and relationships with candor compassion and comedy [... more]

From our radio show Features Caregiver Tip of the Day Today's Senior Moment The Count of Mighty Disco John Butler Special Guest Elizabeth Miller of HappyHealthyCaregiver com HHCaregiver Discussing her journey and her work to help family caregivers Also check out the Caregiving Conference in Nov https www caregiving com ncc [... more]

HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Sept Features Caregiver Tip of the Day Today's Senior Moment Callers and the Count of Mighty Disco himself show producer John Butler [... more]