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....
by Janice Reynolds | Mar 11, 2014 | Communication, Coping Techniques, Depression |
Released in the 1980’s, as part of a record album, titled “Free to Be You and Me” there is one particular song that carries this theme. “It’s All Right to Cry”. The lyrics were sung by Rosey Grier–an actor, singer, minister, and former...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Feb 14, 2014 | Communication, Relationships |
Did you know that Valentine’s Day remains a popular holiday that is celebrated throughout the world? It is known as the one day each year when the exchange of tokens of affection to our loved ones is honored, anticipated and in some cases expected. The origin of...
by Teresa Shaffer | Jan 21, 2014 | Caregivers, Communication |
It is hard enough living a life with pain. Add in trying to keep a healthy, happy relationship going and you could find yourself drifting in unknown waters without a paddle. I know that is how I feel sometimes. It doesn’t matter how long you have been in the...
by Janice Reynolds | Jan 14, 2014 | Caregivers, Communication |
The presence of persistent (aka chronic) pain is often “the elephant in the room”. For those of us who have persistent pain, daily living can be a challenge. Though we may not “look” like there is a problem, there is. For some, our pain is well controlled and for...
by Teresa Shaffer | Dec 31, 2013 | Communication, Coping Techniques, Daily Living |
As we begin the New Year it is a time to reflect back on the old. This is a perfect time to take a close look at what worked and what did not work regarding our personal pain experience and its treatment. For me, one important part is to perform a self-check and ask...
