by Peter Rosenberger | Oct 23, 2017 | Caregivers, Today's Caregiver Minute
A caller, James, recently lamented about his father who, following a stroke, still insists he should drive. “He just got home from the hospital. He can barely walk. He’s using a walker,” James shared. Furthermore, he added, “He immediately...
by Peter Rosenberger | Oct 12, 2017 | Caregivers, Health, Today's Caregiver Minute
There’s Health In the Stillness and Quiet From YOUR CAREGIVER MINUTE With Peter Rosenberger. Noise bombards us every day. From 24-hour cables news, to traffic, to our mobile devices, we are inundated with a wall of noise that seems to keep so many of us in a...
by Peter Rosenberger | Sep 11, 2017 | Caregivers, Today's Caregiver Minute
This simple statement can better equip caregivers to detach from onlookers who point out an obvious problem. Caregivers are often put on the spot to somehow fix whatever happens to be the crisis of the day —or the hour. Some people feel free to stress the obvious,...
by Peter Rosenberger | Aug 22, 2017 | Caregivers, Today's Caregiver Minute
Struggling with her husband’s significant medical issues, a woman I know felt burnout and worn paper-thin. Furthermore, while trying to hold it all together, her car broke down. In addition to all the other burdens she carried, transportation soared to the top of the...
by Peter Rosenberger | Aug 18, 2017 | Caregivers, Guilt, Today's Caregiver Minute
“I’ve Got To…,” “I Need to…,” “You Don’t Understand, I Have To….” “It’s My Obligation to …” These are all statements made by all caregivers at some point, and, sadly, all too frequently. The feeling of obligation...
