Hope for the Caregiver

As caregivers, we often care for others in trauma (emotional and/or physical) but do we respect our own? In this episode, we explain what this means, and also show how God Himself respects the trauma of those who hurt.    www.hopeforthecaregiver.com 

Aaron and Greg Tornquist return to the show to share their journey with Down Syndrome. Aaron (42) brings a zeal for life, a great sense of humor, and a spot on Elvis Tribute Hobby!  Greg is an award winning songwriter who offers a lifetime of wisdom to families living with a special needs child ...particularly those with Down Syndrome

When drug addiction invades a family, it can often lead into unconventional and often drastic steps to help stabilize the lives of children involved.  Such is the case with this extraordinary great-grandmother, Kay, who called the show to share her emotional story. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com

If you have any time as a caregiver, you'll understand the question of whether or not you freak out? What are we going to do? What's going to happen? How are we going to ...? These and more questions flood our minds. We discussed this in this episode from the broadcast. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com/radio  

Some caregiving scenarios involve complicated relationship dynamics. Such is the case with Terri in Texas who is caring for her husband's ex-wife.  What would you say to her? www.hopeforthecaregiver.com 

Right after her mother's funeral following her battle with breast cancer, Ginny Brant receives the news of her own diagnosis with this disease. She shares the story of how she's fought back and taken control of her health.  72% of caregivers fail to see their own physician.  More than 60% of caregivers are women. Ginny brings a powerful and timely message during breast cancer awareness month to fe...

Since I tested positive for COVID19 several months ago and fully recovered (I was virtually asymptomatic), I recently donated plasma to be used as a Convalescent Plasma for those fighting COVID-19. Brooke Way, Communications Manager for VITALANT  called the show to share the need and how their company is helping.  I couldn't resist asking her if the President received my plasma!! Please visit thei...

As a caregiver, do you struggle with the 30,000 foot view?  When we're slicing through the jungle trying to find a path, it's hard to keep perspective and the despair kicks in.  In this clip, John and I discussed this, and what we're doing about it through this show.  www.hopeforthecaregiver.com 

As caregivers, we're often faced with frightening things. We also have others who criticize us or demoralize us with their words or actions. Sometimes, it's the very person we care for. When these things happen, our confidence ...and our feelings of self worth ...plummet. What does God have to say about those things?  On today's episode, we look to the Book of Numbers, Chapter 14 to see a timeless...

EVERY caregiver will at some point fall into the trap of beating themselves up without mercy.  If an impaired love one joins that chorus (not to mention family members), then how does a caregiver endure with ANY healthy self esteem? We discussed this in today's episode.  www.hopeforthecaregiver.com

The role of caregiver is too difficult and critical to assume with poor belief systems, and masculinity myths hamstringing men in this role must be addressed and erased. https://www.christianpost.com/voices/real-men-dont-cry-and-other-myths-about-masculinity-male-caregivers.html

Feeling she was falling apart and going under, Gina from Texas called the show to share how she abandoned her sister as they struggled to care for their father with Alzheimer's.  Struggling with this, Gina seeks to reconcile, and we discussed this on the show.  Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com  

The first of the Jewish High Holy Days is Rosh Hashanah.  It literally the "day of shouting or blasting." This "shouting is a call to something ...but what?  My longtime friend, Rabbi Eric Walker, calls the show to discuss this and helps connect the dots to how this can meaningful affect a family caregiver.  www.hopeforthecaregiver.com  

Let's face it, the frenetic pace of caregiving leaves little time for just being still. Even if we get the time, do we know how to be still?   In this episode, we unpack this topic and take calls from caregivers who practice this in surprising ways.  www.hopeforthecaregiver.com

From Hope for the Caregiver's LIVE Broadcast ...9/12/2020 As a caregiver, do you feel somewhat intimated by the need and the challenge? There's a great scripture we discuss today that encourages you to keep PUSHING! 

Tele-medicine. Virtual monitoring. Emergency Contacts. Engagement. Safety. Caregivers need these boxes checked, and Gracie and I use a system doing all that and more! Imagine a parent at the end of her rope while caring for a special needs child getting a daily phone call from a caring person breaking through the isolation to check on that stressed mom.  What kind of difference would that make? It...

During the pandemic, Core Civic continues to care for 13,000 workers and tens of thousands of inmates at their 69 facilities across the country. Steve Conry (VP of Core Services) called the show to discuss the logistics and commitment of Core Civic to their workers and to those incarcerated in their facilities.  Matt More (SR director re-entry services) also discuss the role of faith-based program...

Do you feel cluttered?  Not just physically, but emotionally as well?  John and I discuss mise en place which is a French culinary term meaning 'putting in place" or "everything has a place."

We caregivers often feel that we won't be satisfied unless the resolution of conflict or circumstances is what we want and expect. But great music doesn't often work that way ...and neither does life.  A lesson from my jazz piano professor drives this point home using the familiar chord progression ii-V-I.  Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.  Now in his 35th year as a caregiv...

Think of a teacher who left a huge impact on you. If they are still alive, call them. If not, maybe call their family and let them. Teachers deserve to know when what they offer in the classroom extends for a lifetime.  Such is the case with my college composition professor and advisor, Bill Pursell. https://www.latimes.com/obituaries/story/2020-09-05/william-pursell-grammy-nominated-composer-dies...

Like Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, addiction and alcoholism can overtake a person. How does a caregiver respond to an abusive addict or alcoholic who has been overtaken by their disease? These are hard questions faced by so many caregivers. I discussed this with John during this episode. Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.  Now in his 35th year as a caregiver, Peter...

My friend, Bryan Pennington ( and licensed financial planner) called the show to discuss the financial challenges facing all of us as we either are a caregiver, will be a caregiver ...or need a caregiver.  Even if you're not local for Bryan, give him a call for a free consult. 615 319-6069

Caregivers often respond with what the "adult" responsibilities and expectations in them prompt them to say.  But the heart sometimes speaks a different language.  Peter Rosenberger is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program,  HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.  Learn more by clicking pictures  

As caregivers, life seems to relentlessly hit us like gale force winds. There's often so much clutter and so many tasks that we feel overwhelmed to the point of paralysis and despair.  Here's something I learned in my 3 1/2 decades as a caregiver that you might find helpful.  Peter Rosenberger is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.  Learn more by clicking p...

When faced with painful circumstances, we all struggle with reconciling a good and loving God with brutal challenges. Some, however, tend to take it further and look for ways to lay the blame on the individual (or even caregiver).  In fact, Jesus' own disciples did this. In this monologue from the show, we discussed Jesus' response ...and the impact on family caregivers.