Jim Stemple

  • Jim Stemple wrote a new post 9 years ago

    ThumbnailAs caregivers we all have been in that spot where our loved one is sick and needs us more than usual. Living with daily pain takes so much out of our loved ones and friends. Add on the flu and you have a mixture […]

  • ThumbnailIn our world today the term caregiver comes to mind when someone mentions dementia, Alzheimer’s, cancer, ALS, stroke and other serious medical conditions. Many people are familiar with the story of a son or […]

  • ThumbnailMy soul-mate has lived with chronic pain for over 20 years. I am biased but I think she is superwoman. She raised 3 children, took care of our home, cooked, cleaned and now she spends hours playing and enjoying […]

    • Bravo, to a caregiver extraordinaire!! I can feel your pride in your partner as well as your passion to help improve pain care for all in need! Thank-you for your frankness, Jim.

  • ThumbnailIs the ebb and flow of daily life with pain wearing on your close relationships? Did you ever feel like you and your loved one are drifting apart because of the pain? Does it feel like the ongoing presence of pain […]

  • Jim Stemple changed their profile picture 10 years ago

  • Marinesargeant and Micke, thank you for the comments. I do hope to hear from other caregivers and from people living with pain. It doesn’t matter how long you have been a caregiver there are always new things that […]

  • ThumbnailAs a caregiver to a very special lady for the last 20+ years I have learned it is ok to be angry and frustrated. This understanding did not come overnight.
    Here is what I learned.
    #1: Chronic pain comes along […]