Hope for the Caregiver

"Must, Should, Need, Have To ..." These are all words that reflect that a caregiver's fallen into the obligation trap. Obligation is the gateway to resentment, and all too many caregivers find themselves struggling with deep resentment towards themselves, their loved ones, family members who didn't help, medical personnel, employers, and even God.  From our radio broadcast on June 27, we discussed...

Did you know that you can recycle prosthetic limbs?  Until my wife, Gracie , lost both of her legs ... we didn't realize that the components, feet, knees, pylons, adapters, screws, prosthetic socks, belts, and other related items for prosthetic limbs could be recycled.  When Gracie and I launched  STANDING WITH HOPE  in Ghana, we set about collecting used prosthetic limbs from prosthetists, funera...

One of the more troubling issues facing us as caregivers is caring for someone who is in chronic pain. This is a continuation of our discussion about this topic for family caregivers.  Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program:  HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.   Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast outreach of  Standing With Hope,  a 501(c) 3 organization. Donations are considered tax-d...

Teachable moments often appear in unexpected places. For example, a scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark drove home a core principle about being in a relationship with someone who lives with pain.  This episode is part of series we're doing on chronic pain, suffering, pain management, and other issues that affect us as family caregivers. Feel free to add your thoughts ...and share this with someone...

From Hope for the Caregiver 6/20/2020. A pastor friend once told me, "Rage is the most delicious of sins - it gives the illusion of power."  As a caregiver, we find ourselves faced with a long list of injustices. Do we rage against them? What does that look like as a caregiver?  For me, i discovered a surprising antidote for rage. We talked about it on the air, plus took calls ...one in particular...

A recent opinion column of mine sparked an interest the subject of "In these uncertain times." American Family Radio asked to interview me for short spot that airs on their network.  Click Here to read the article: https://hopeforthecaregiver.com/uncertain-times-story-of-humanity/     Peter Rosenberger is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. He and his wife,...

In this Father's Day message, my friend, Pastor Jim Bachmann talks about a story we all know ...from a different perspective than most have heard.  Rev. Jim Bachmann is the senior pastor of Stephens Valley Church in Nashville, TN. He's been our pastor and friend for more than twenty years. You can livestream Stephens Valley and also access their archives. Caregiving is hard enough. It's harder alo...

Saturday Night Live Alum,  Jim Breuer,  called the show for a special Father's Day episode. In all our years on the air, Jim's interview soared up to one of my all time favorites.  "If you don't have people who can laugh with you ...you're doomed." - Jim Breuer From  Home Improvemen t to  Saturday Night Live , Jim Breuer brings a comedy legacy to audiences across the country.  Calling the show , J...

One of the most welcome, encouraging, and consistent voices to family caregivers is Gary Barg. for decades, he's lead the "Fearless Caregiver" conferences and published "Today's Caregiver."  In his new book, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, Gary continues ...even in this time of social distancing ...to find new ways to grab as many caregivers by the lapels and let them know that they indeed are not alone.  List...

Ask any caregiver of aging loved ones about one of the toughest issues, and "getting them to stop driving" hovers at the top of the list.  Matt Gurwell spent decades as an Ohio State Trooper and made the "...long walk to the patrol car" following too many heartbreaking notifications to family members.  Once he retired, he determined to do something different and help provide a different path for f...

As a caregiver, do you respect the trauma that YOU'VE endured?  In this episode, we delve into this often overlooked issue that caregivers face.  Peter Rosenberger hosts the nationally syndicated program, HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER.   Hope for the Caregiver's podcast contains 400+ episodes in our library. We want to make it free to any who needs to connect...so, please consider being a patron today. F...

Learning a life-lesson for caregivers from a broken vending machine, this clip shares how we as caregivers can look to a greater source for our affirmation.           SPONSORED BY:

Some of the most expensive real estate for family caregivers is the peace of mind we crave but rarely find. Here's a brief monologue from the show (HopefortheCaregiver.com/radio) that delves into this difficult subject for caregivers.  Sponsored by:  STANDING WITH HOPE

Formerly known as The Galloping Gourmet, celebrated author and longtime caregiver for his beloved wife, Treena, Graham Kerr provides a powerful metaphor which describes the life of a caregiver. 

When Erin Galyean's sister received a terrible diagnosis, Erin determined to not only support her, but to become a powerful advocate on her sister's behalf.  "There were times when i was intimidated, scared, and even felt stupid, but I pushed through all that ...the stakes were just too high."  As I told Erin in this interview, I wish I had her book when traveling through so much of Gracie's journ...

So many caregivers are acquainted with despair ...we shake hands with fear. Who can we look to for guidance?  Jeremiah was often called the weeping prophet. In the book of Lamentations (that's a great word for the feelings we so often share), Jeremiah pours out his despair ...but then check out what happens next.  Peter Rosenberger hosts HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com/radio  ...

Multi Grammy award nominee and 7-time Dove award winner ( and fellow caregiver) Steve Green called the show. His iconic music career frames Steve's enormous passion for communicating the Gospel to broken lives. In this conversation, I asked Steve to reflect on current challenges facing our country and the world.  It all comes down to the one phrase in his song that's touched millions of lives, "Pe...

Ask any caregiver if she or he feels noticed by others ...or even by God. The answers will most likely break your heart. For more than 20 years, my friend, Pastor Jim Bachmann (pastor of Stephens Valley Church in Nashville ) has helped me understand God's provision, activities, justice, and grace in the midst of harsh challenges.  His recent sermon (5/31/2020) speaks with great clarity to this iss...

Do the principles that help caregivers navigate better as they care for a chronically ill loved one ...translate to helping a nation in distress? We think they do.  Peter Rosenberger is host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com/radio         

On the coast of Ghana (where we work with our prosthetic limb outreach), we visited a castle in Cape Coast. This castle served as the holding place for thousands of slaves. I've taken several teams there over the years, and touring the castle is incredibly somber event.  As our country convulses with rage, we caregivers understand the despair, fear, and anger that erupts when we feel powerless and...

We do a series called YOUR CAREGIVER MINUTE  that airs on hundreds of stations across the country. Here's one of my favorites! Feel free to share...   

The time is NOW for caregivers to rethink how we give care. You've seen the headlines.  https://news.yahoo.com/man-20-charged-nursing-home-155015466.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/24/us/alejandro-ripley-killing/index.html These incidents are just from the last week.  I invited Mark Gray of Constant Companion to come on the show to discuss how their secure, affordable, reliable, and easy to use n...

Many years ago our family met President George W. Bush when Gracie performed at an event with him.  Several weeks later, I had an opportunity to return to the same venue. Walking past the empty ballroom where the entire weight of the US Presidency stood briefly, the contrast struck me.  Unlike the President's office, Christ dwells within us and the full weight of HIS office never leaves, is never...

For bonus material for the podcast, i like to include a series from my dear friend and former pastor in Nashville, TN. Rev. Jim Bachmann's had a huge impact on me as a believer ...and as a caregiver. Many of the precepts I've learned have been through his sermons and our many conversations. Although Gracie and I moved to Southwest Montana, Jim and I talk regularly each week and he continues to pro...

The Opposite of Certainty  is the story of Janine's reluctant journey beyond easy answers and platitudes. She searches for a source of strength bigger than her circumstances, only to have her circumstances become even thornier with her own crisis. Drawn deeply and against her will into herself, and into the eternal questions we all ask, she discovers hidden reserves of strength, humor, and a no-ma...