All too often caregivers fly under the radar and are often overlooked Even when seen many don't know what to say Sometimes it's not about what you say but how long you stay [... more]

We can always live in the wreckage of our past and wonder what could have been - but is that helpful Hoping for a better past is futile C S Lewis stated You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Roll With It Discussing the impact of his wife getting the flu I heard a man commiserate The whole system shut down He lamented his plight by referring to housekeeping meals laundry the children and missed time from work and their physical relationship Asking how long her sickness lasted he exasperatedly replied Four days Calculating internally I considered that I'd logged more than twelve thousand days caring for a wife with significant medical challenges In a moment of uncharacteristic graciousness I quietly exited that conversation because I didn't trust my judgment to avoid sarcasm which would not have been helpful [... more]

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If we didn't need a cross we wouldn't need a manger This fresh engaging look at the beginning of Jesus's life and ministry will change the way you comprehend Christ's early years With unique thought-provoking insights and commentaries from many of Christianity's leading theologians interspersed throughout Epperson unwraps layer by layer a new understanding of the young boy who was the Son of Man - [... more]

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At Walter Reed ArmyMedical Center years ago I listened to a man who although missing both legs cracked jokes with a contagious sense of humor The soldier's face quickly clouded over however when I pointedly asked him how things were back home Looking down at his new prosthetic legs he whispered My marriage is on the rocks and it doesn't look good The loss of his legs didn't keep him from joking but the wounds of his heart silenced the laughter In that same PT room Gracie walked over to a soldier missing his right leg and lying on a [... more]

Let Me Be Brutally Honest A recent article listed annoying phrases permeating our culture's conversation Statements like I'm sorry if I offended you or At the end of the day were of course included but an additional phrase buried in the list captured my attention Let me be brutally honest Most at the receiving end of that phrase can affirm that what follows leans more towards brutal rather than honest Like a fighter adjusting an opponent's chin to deliver a knockout punch let me be brutally honest is often a setup to a haymaker Those who lead with that phrase [... more]

How do you help anchor someone with a lifetime of abnormal circumstances to normalcy How do you help yourself do so I recently discussed this on the show - as well as provided a few insights into the extraordinary person that is my wife Gracie [... more]

Gospel artist Pam Weston called the program to share her incredible musical journey as an artist and songwriter For years she's worked with a who's who of Nashville greats But it was her song Mama Can't Remember that caught my ear and heart The song was written about her mother Charlotte and Pam shares the story of her family and Alzheimer's Pam's story will touch your heart - and her tender performance of Mama Can't Remember will stay with you long after the song ends www pamwestonministries com [... more]

From the national broadcast Keeping it light is a must for caregivers and in the first block I share a few recent things that made me laugh along the way Gracie of course rolls her eyes at me - but she would still admit the humor of it all Not to be outdone btw Gracie can give it out better than most and she's a force of nature In the second block we talk about the importance of caregivers staying SAFE when dealing with unstable relationships www hopeforthecaregiver com Are you safe legally If not visit www caregiverlegal com [... more]

Sometimes we're faced with such difficult circumstances - and it's hard to know how to respond A woman asked Gracie and me what to do when her son chose to be transgendered - and was angry with her for keeping pictures of him as a boy in her home I discuss a couple of these in my recent broadcast [... more]

My friend Susanne White joined the program to discuss her new book Self-Care for Caregivers From Susanne's site www caregiverwarrior com As one Caregiver Warrior to another I offer advice helpful tips and strategies based on the experience strength and hope I found while surviving my own caregiving journey It has become my mission to share my stories and the things I learned about being an empowered caregiver To help spread the word and offer guidance to other caregivers I have written a new book entitled Self Care for Caregivers which will be released September Self Care for Caregivers will [... more]

Tom and Amanda Dwyer called the program to discuss their new documentary about a caregiving family titled UNSEEN https www facebook com caregiverdoc https www instagram com caregiverdoc About the Unseen Documentary www caregiverdoc com The film follows Jess and Ryan Ronne a blended family with children including Lucas who has profound disabilities requiring total care Their situation has gotten more and more challenging as Lucas gets older and stronger With limited resources and support caregiving takes a toll on their physical and mental health It's a common story among parent caregivers the isolation uncertainty about the future lack of [... more]

In the wake of yet another shooting details emerge of a highly disturbed young man in Highland Park - with problems known to the family community and authorities While the obligatory wrangling over the nd amendment and gun control rages on how can we respond to this and potentially horrific events waiting on the horizon [... more]

Rev Percy McCray Jr has spent more than years ministering to cancer patients and their caregivers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America CTCA He recognizes cancer care ministry as a special calling from God and considers faith a key but often overlooked component of cancer treatment He now serves as the Director of Faith-Based Programs at CTCA and provides leadership to the pastoral care staff at all five CTCA hospitals In addition Rev McCray oversees Our Journey of Hope a nationwide cancer care ministry training and support program An ordained minister Rev McCray is a member of the U S [... more]

Earlier this year I had a dispute with a charge levied on me by the rideshare company Lyft Despite my best effort to resolve this using Lyft's online instructions I struck out So I escalated my case and here's the rest of the story [... more]

Caregivers need legal protection and counsel but the cost can be astronomical for even small legal matters Or is it You are two clicks away from expert legal protection that's reliable and affordable CLICK HERE to Start Then just select the plan that works for your needs With LegalShield finding solutions to your legal issues doesn't have to be stressful complicated or expensive Instead of paying a lawyer expensive hourly fees you pay a small monthly fee and get access to experienced lawyers that can help you with your legal issue [... 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]

What if instead of shelling out hefty fees for a few days of legal help you paid a monthly membership and got a law firm for life Well we're taking legal representation and making some revisions in the form of accessible affordable full-service coverage Finally you can live life knowing you have a lawyer in your back pocket who at the same time isn't emptying it Michele Shulman of the Nathan Group called the show to share about this extraordinary resource for caregivers Think about all the issues you run into as a caregiver such as Power of Attorney Will [... more]