by Peter Rosenberger | Feb 19, 2018 | Caregivers, Guilt, Health, Isolation, Loss of Identity
Red Flags Revealed In the wake of the newest mass shooting evidence reveals that police were called to the home of the Florida shooter more than 3 dozen times. “Cruz was adopted. His adoptive mother, Lynda Cruz, died in November of pneumonia. Kathie Blaine, a...
by Peter Rosenberger | Oct 9, 2017 | Caregivers, Guilt, Health, Loss of Identity, Loss of Independence, Radio Show Interviews
“If there’s anything worse than Alzheimer’s, it’s ignorance of the disease.” — Marty Schreiber Alzheimer’s disease creeps slowly into a person’s life but never retreats. Eventually, the individual’s memory fails in too many important areas, and someone must keep...
by Peter Rosenberger | Aug 18, 2017 | Caregivers, Guilt, Today's Caregiver Minute
“I’ve Got To…,” “I Need to…,” “You Don’t Understand, I Have To….” “It’s My Obligation to …” These are all statements made by all caregivers at some point, and, sadly, all too frequently. The feeling of obligation...
by Peter Rosenberger | Aug 11, 2017 | Caregivers, Guilt, Loss of Identity
“My Mind Is A Dangerous Neighborhood to Walk in Unaccompanied!” Physical Isolation is one of the most challenging issues Caregivers face, but our thoughts become isolated, as well. In those lonely moments, our minds can play tricks on us, and take us down...
by Peter Rosenberger | Aug 3, 2017 | Caregivers, Guilt
Caregivers Performance vs. Attendance Record All too often, Caregivers judge themselves mercilessly over their performance. With a supremely critical eye, we berate ourselves, while also allowing others to do the same. If we choose to judge ourselves, however,...
by Peter Rosenberger | Jan 28, 2017 | Caregivers, Guilt, Loss of Identity
Isolation remains one of the biggest challenges for a caregiver. The impairment or disease itself creates exhausting logistical hurdles, and the ever-present emotional issues often saps the remaining energy required to engage socially. As familiar with the harshness...
