by Jim Stemple | Mar 31, 2015 | Caregivers |
As 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 of violent waves of nastiness with epic proportions’....
by Jim Stemple | Oct 28, 2014 | Caregivers |
In 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 daughter who takes over the care of their aged parent(s)....
by Jim Stemple | Sep 2, 2014 | Advocacy, Caregivers |
My 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 her grandchildren and loves every painful minute of it....
by Jim Stemple | Apr 29, 2014 | Caregivers |
Is 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 has caused a deep crevice in the surface of your...
by Jim Stemple | Mar 19, 2014 | Caregivers, Communication |
As 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 and turns the lives of everyone involved upside down....
