Robert Burns penned the line the best-laid schemes of mice and men can go awry more than years ago in his poem To A Mouse The phrase seems appropriate for the constant changes to the best of plans John Steinbeck turned the term for his classic Of Mice and Men and the phrase in various forms permanently resides in our cultural lexicon This is the phrase that came to mind over the last few days On Friday Sept th Gracie was scheduled for another serious back operation hours in Denver As we prepared to leave for the airport in Montana [... more]

All too many caregivers feel isolated and invisible Even when seen it's difficult to know what to say to caregiver This is why I do this broadcast the podcast write books and all the other things I do for caregivers I understand the importance for caregivers to be seen and engaged - in a way that makes sense to caregivers i speak fluent caregiver and am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you through this podcast I see you Peter Rosenberger www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Founder of Caregivers by Wholecare returns to the show to help share the new changes in home care services in light of the COVID- Technology is playing a huge role in how our seniors and impaired loved ones are cared for at home and Elizabeth brings her decades of experience to help unpack the new look of home care Learn more at - For Christmas this year give that gifts that speak fluent caregiver [... more]

Misdirected fight We seem to take on the wrong enemy We'll try to fight Alzheimer's We'll try to fight addiction We'll try to fight amputation We'll try to fight injury or illnesses we're not prepared equipped or in any way capable of doing My wife is a double amputee I cannot fight amputation But I can fight cholesterol I can fight being a jerk These are things I can fight How about you What can you fight What can you successfully wage war against in your life Maybe your child suffers from a devastating disease that is just beyond the [... more]

During seasons of joy and happiness many caregivers feel the opposite Even if attending church is possible many feel isolated even on a crowded pew The relentless challenges facing so many caregivers often leads them to hang their heads while others jubilantly belt out hymns That's why HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER exists That's why we do the show We speak fluent caregiver and bring a lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers to help them catch their breath take a knee and develop healthier strategies to endure and even thrive in their circumstances Joy is available The [... more]