Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to never put Mom in a nursing home When making that promise most recall healthier times when the thought of entering a facility seemed far on the horizon Reality sneaks up on the best of us and we find ourselves faced with uncomfortable circumstances The promise's tether can quickly transform into a noose around the neck of a family caregiver unable to meet the demands of a horrific condition From personal safety to medical expertise caregivers easily find themselves outmatched by an affliction and overpowered by guilt Despite the promise's sincerity [... more]

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Many of us have favorite and treasured hymns that encourage comfort and inspire us The backstories of many of these hymns however remain unknown to most In the 's an amazing pastor penned the lyrics to this particular hymn that is still sung by millions world-wide But did you know that he wrote it during a horrific war that caused him to bury more than people including his wife in just one year Listen in to this inspiring true story www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

We caregivers often find ourselves lost in the Caregiver FOG Fear Obligation Guilt This caller to the show struggled with the obligation issue One of the easiest ways to tell that is the language used I have to I must I'm supposed to I'm stuck with it He wanted a checklist to help him do the minimal for his mother but I instead focused on the heart issues that seemed to lead him down the path of resentment [... more]