Afleveringen
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This last hospital stay (which took two months) did me in. I put on way too much weight, and after many conversations with our friend, Dale Richardson - I finally did something about it. More than 36 pounds later - and on my way to my goal of losing 50 -Dale and I discussed the process, changes, mindset, and benefits.
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While a change of scenery can ease the heartache and struggles of our lives, itâs pointless if we pack our resentments and bitterness for the trip. We live ninety miles north of one of the most beautiful places in the world: Yellowstone National Park. Yet, despite Yellowstone National Parkâs pristine and soul-stirring beauty, visitors still bring their drama to the faraway fields of bison and Old Faithful. A sad set of statistics for the worldâs first national park is the number of drunk drivers and domestic abuse cases handled yearly.
Park rangers will undoubtedly affirm that people pack their strife with themâmiseryâs jurisdiction doesnât end at any parkâs borders.
Itâs hard to imagine saving up all year long and going to the trouble of traveling so far, only to end up standing in front of one of the federal judges in the park.
While tempted to express disapproval of those arrested for such things in Yellowstone Park, how is that different for many caregivers who think a change of sceneryâor circumstancesâcan serve as an antidote for discord?
Yet, if misery can be carried, it can also be put down.
There is no vacation destination that will cure bitterness. The spectacular cannot accomplish what we refuse to implement. We can better appreciate the beauty in different locations once we choose to experience them in our current situation.
The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness
while they snub contentment.
â Doug Larson
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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The Truth Network invited me to guest host their live program on 06/28/2004 - which deals with current events, politics, and Theology. Since the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was the hot issue - I weighed in, but from a caregiver's point of view. Plus, I took a few calls.
See my article at the American Spectator
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"No matter what the circumstances, we Christians should keep our heads. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. It is a dismal thing to see a son of heaven cringe in terror before the sons of earth." - AW TOZER
All too many caregivers feel pulled in so many directions that we second guess ourselves - while listening to those we shouldn't. In this episode, I share how our experience becomes a more reliable voice of counsel.
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Dr. Dan Scott joins me for a special conversation about the Church and caring for the mentally ill - and their families.
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Dan Scott was born in Southern West Virginia in 1953. As the son of foreign missionaries, from his mid-teens, he lived in various places throughout South and Central America. After his marriage to Trish, he lived in Montreal, Quebec until 1983. In 1984, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where, except for a ten-year period in Phoenix, Arizona, they have lived since. He and Trish have two daughters and six grandchildren.
Dan has a Masters in Humanities from California State, a Masters in Psychology from Ottawa University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Lipscomb University. He is the author of several books, including the critically acclaimed The Emerging American Church and has pastored two Evangelical megachurches. He is an ordained Anglican priest and now works part time as a spiritual director for a mental health facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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From HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER 06/08/2024
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Gracie was invited to sing for the President of the United States years ago. While the event was certainly memorable and exciting, what happened a few weeks later provided a seminal moment for me as a caregiver.
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Ever been on a cattle drive in Montana?
I got to do this last week, and it was awesome. As caregivers, not every day will be filled with excitement and joy, but that doesn't mean we won't ever have days that lift our hearts, make us grin, and even make us feel exuberant.
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One only has to see the news for five minutes, and the all too easy trap of enabling reveals its ugly head - a trap many caregivers understand.
What can be done - what's our responsibility?
I discuss that and more in this Hope for the Caregiver episode.
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Thereâs nothing quite like caring for someone with challenges or impairments to expose the gunk in oneâs soul. Regardless of our best intentions, when selfishness rears its ugly head, our jaws can quickly tightenâand our fists clench.
As a pianist, my hands must always remain open to make beautiful music. As caregivers, what kind of music do we forfeit when resentment curls our hands into fists?
Try pushing a wheelchair with clenched fists. (Not with your loved one in itâuse an empty one!) Itâs challenging to do so. Clenched fists accomplish few tasks; it seems fighting is the only suitable task for them.
Caregiving will push all our buttons. People who tell you differently havenât done it long enough. Yet, in those moments when seeing our character defects, we can remind ourselves to unclench our fistsâand heartsâand allow beautiful music to flow from our souls.
Let it hurt. Let it bleed. Let it heal. And let it go. âUnknown
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My friend once jokingly called me "America's Caregiver," and while it seemed over-the-top, the concept stuck with me.
As I watch our nation grapple with profound challengesâsuch as the porous southern border leading to illegal immigration, our staggering national debt, and a growing disconnect from what it means to be AmericanâI can't help but draw parallels between the principles that sustain family caregivers and those that could fortify our entire nation.
In this episode, we explore how those fundamental principles that guide family caregivers can be applied to address these critical issues.
Consider the principle of boundaries: just as caregivers must maintain healthy boundaries in every relationship, does that concept translate to illegal immigration effectively while upholding our values of compassion and security?
Or take finances: Caregivers face immense financial challenges, and budgets become paramount in our lives. Likewise, America must confront its national debt with determination and long-term planning to secure our economic future.
Lastly, the concept of American identity: caregivers understand how easy it is to lose one's identity. Similarly, our nation now grapples with what it truly means to be American.
Join me as we delve into specific strategies and actionable insights that can empower us to navigate these pressing challenges and equip our nation to become healthier. Just like healthy caregivers make better caregivers, healthy nations make better nations.
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From a major milestone to "the secret of triumph" to precision pastoring, we cover quite a bit of ground in this Hope for the Caregiver episode.
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Recall a situation where you witnessed an adult overreacting. Did it catch you off-guard? Did it make you uneasy? A psychiatrist friend once shared a valuable insight with his team: "When you see a patient overreact or act out, always remember there's a story behind that behavior."
Understanding this 'story' is crucial for caregivers dealing with individuals exhibiting frenetic or hyper behavior, as it allows them to approach the situation with empathy and patience.
Adults don't lose self-control in a vacuumâthere's a build-up and a story behind their behavior. When caregivers find themselves in the unpleasant predicament of engaging an individual with frenetic or hyper behavior, it's helpful to remember that the behavior is more significant than the moment.
Reminding ourselves that "there's a story" enables us to speak to the deeper issues driving the outburstâwhich often requires assurance rather than reason. Arguing with a long-term wound is futile. Caring for that wound and its symptoms remains a more effective response. As caregivers, we encounter those panicking about pocket-sized problems. Outbursts of a temporary or minor problem are rooted in a long journey that could stretch back a lifetime. Detaching from the immediate eruption allows us to understand better and address the volcanic turbulence behind the explosion.
However, it starts with us remembering, "If it's hysterical, it's historical" - and there's always a story behind the behavior.
We are not makers of history. We are made by history. âMartin Luther King Jr.
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Kelly O'Connor joined my program today to discuss how she's helping families navigate the complexity of caregiving - particularly with seniors.
Kelly and Gracie grew up together - and Kelly is one of us. Not only does she have SIGNIFICANT caregiving experience, but look what she's done with it.
With specialized certifications in Gerontology, Dementia Care, and Life Coaching and a master's degree in Spiritual Psychology, Kelly brings over 14 years of dedicated experience to the table. Having assisted nearly 2,000 individuals and their families, her insights are a treasure trove for those navigating the complexities of aging. Whether it's providing caregiver coaching or empowering older adults to embrace their next chapter, she offers compassionate guidance rooted in profound expertise. Join us as we delve into her wealth of knowledge and discover how she's transforming lives one conversation at a time. Connect with her and explore the possibilities at Calendly - Kelly O'Connor, MA, CSA, CPRS, CDP
Get on her calendar for a conversation - no strings attached. Tell her I sent you, and you can trust her. She really knows what she's doing - and has helped a lot of folks through some rough patches.
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Following the loss of her own legs, Gracie resolved to provide quality prosthetic limbs for fellow amputees. In 2005, she and I developed a unique partnership with the Ghana Health Service to train and equip local workers to fabricate limbs for their own people. We call it Standing With Hope.
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Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to ânever put Mom in a nursing home.â When making that promise, most recall healthier times when the thought of entering a facility seemed far on the horizon. Reality sneaks up on the best of us, and we find ourselves faced with uncomfortable circumstances.
The promiseâs tether can quickly transform into a noose around the neck of a family caregiver unable to meet the demands of a horrific condition. From personal safety to medical expertise, caregivers easily find themselves outmatched by an afflictionâand overpowered by guilt.
Despite the promiseâs sincerity, its roots often stem from ignorance about the peripheral havoc disease and injury can cause. Disparity and unsustainability quickly appear when a caregiver demands of herself what an entire paid staff of people in a memory care facility accomplishes. The promise must face honest scrutiny to reflect the commitment to caring for a loved one as best one can. When demands exceed ability, changes must occurâand help must be enlisted.
The challenge for caregivers is seeking counsel from objective, experienced, and trained individuals to regularly evaluate conditions and possible paths regularly.
As we promise to care, let us also commit to caring well.
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. âDolly PartonFROM: A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - WHEN EVERY DAY FEELS LIKE MONDAY
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When Carole Leathemâs husband, Bill, first began his battle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, she had no idea years of rejection and identity issues would come to a head. After all, when youâre the wife of a senior pastor, there are certain expectations that come with it. Imperfection and mental illness are not among them.
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A close pastor friend of mine called me after burying his beloved dog. While digging the hole, he wept while angrily reflecting on how much he hated death. The conversation turned to the countless funerals he presided over during his ministryâI played the piano for many of those services. We talked a bit longer about some of the cherished families we ministered to during those funerals and discussed our shared anger at death. Then he said something thatâs never left me.
âDo you know who hates death more?â
âGod hates death,â he stated quietly.
Pausing, he added, âHe hates it so much that He took it upon Himself to provide a way to defeat death.â
When Jesus stood at His friend Lazarusâs grave, John 11:38 shares that He was âdeeply moved.â Some translations state that anger welled up in Jesusâanger at death.
Mere weeks after standing at Lazarusâs tomb, on what we celebrate as Easter Sunday, Jesus indeed conquered death, but at an immeasurable cost to Himself.
âPleaseâAslan,â said Lucy, âcan anything be done to save Edmund?â
âAll shall be done,â said Aslan. âBut it may be harder than you think.â âC. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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From the challenges of finding one's footing in music to navigating the fog of fear and obligation, we explore the caregiver's journey - and what happens when we lose our way. How do we get back on track?
Listen for a compelling discussion shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of caring for a loved one.
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