Caretalker Dan Koffman

When we race around during our busy days . . . we miss so much. But, when we slow down and take a breath and address the moment with a caring heart . . . that moment “shines”! It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal story and find comfort, […] The post CareTalker – “CARE INTO ACTION” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Exactly “how we are” after our Caregiving Experience has ended is a function of how and what we may have learned while “under fire” . . . Caregiving can destroy us or loft us like a Phoenix rising from the ashes . . . in the end . . . it is a choice . […] The post CareTalker – “FOREVER CHANGED” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Think about the people who you care the very most about. Think about how you are feeling when you are thinking about them and how it makes you feel inside . . . Warm, happy and loved? I’ll bet that’s what you’re feeling. So . . . question . . . how would you like […] The post CareTalker – “THAT’S NICE!” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you doing all you can do to be the best possible Home Caregiver for your loved one? If you find that you are frustrated, short tempered or angry you need to take a step back and consider that you may well have to make some personal adjustments to do whatever it’s going to take […] The post CareTalker – “WHATEVER IT TAKES” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When it comes to the care we deliver to our loved one, there can be no compromise! Anything less that giving our all diminishes our effectiveness which means we have to plan in advance. Not easy . . . but necessary! It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal story […] The post CareTalker – “NO COMPROMISE” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We can make our Caregiving better . . . perhaps even save a life . . . when we use our “superpower of RxRay Vision” to look closely at our loved ones pharmaceuticals and learn about possible side effects that can occur. If we then employ our unwavering willingness to question the doctor or pharmacist […] The post CareTalker – “RxRAY VISION” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

So many small moments occur, while Caregiving, that are worthy of acknowledgement and celebration that we let just go by. If we allow ourselves just a few seconds to focus on these “small miracles” we can amplify a wellspring of good feelings that can change the very nature of the day . . . creating […] The post CareTalker – “CELEBRATING MOMENTS” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Most Caregivers are just plain folks . . . like me . . . a layperson with no degrees or alphabet soup after my name . . . but that sure doesn’t mean that I’m unaware or unable to make intelligent decisions. As it relates to pharmaceuticals, it requires of us, the willingness to keep […] The post CareTalker – “PROCEED WITH CAUTION” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Caregiving can swallow you if you don’t keep moving toward “higher ground” . . . planning, learning, organizing and talking with your family about your loved one’s issues are what will help you to avoid tripping yourself up. Our very best focus is called for now . . . as are “right actions”! It is […] The post CareTalker – “CAREGIVING TSUNAMI” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When we Caregiver’s suffer an injury, it’s very easy to see how quickly things can change. Now I’m walking with a cane and it has been a great reality check for me as a Caregiver. It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal story and find comfort, good suggestions and […] The post CareTalker – “NOW, I’M USING A CANE!” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When illness occurs and Caregiving begins, that which we call “normal” starts to shift. Making the effort to recreate moments of “normalcy” can be extremely rewarding for you and your loved one . . . even if it’s not exactly “the way it was” . . . it is your love in action! It is […] The post CareTalker – “SEARCHING FOR NORMALCY” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Home Caregiving for a dear family member has a powerful effect on us . . . it changes us in many ways. These can be positive changes if we are making smart choices, staying focused and listening thoughtfully. It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal story and find comfort, […] The post CareTalker – “CAREGIVING CHANGES US” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

To have a “stout heart” is to be brave and courageous in the face of difficulties . . . Caregiving often takes us down paths that twist wildly . . . all the more reason to “keep our head” each day so that we can deliver our best to our loved ones! It is my […] The post CareTalker – “BE OF STOUT HEART” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Nobody ever said that Caregiving is pretty . . . or easy! But, as Caregiver’s the last thing we want to do is make things even more difficult. Today’s show offers some straight forward suggestions to keep us on an even keel! It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal […] The post CareTalker – “NOT PRETTY . . . NOT EASY” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Caregiving over time is the sub-total of a long list of little things . . . small loving actions that when carried out with focus and intention create that your loved one (and you) have had a “good day”! It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal story and find […] The post CareTalker – “IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Having a knowledgeable person to talk to about your Home Caregiving circumstance makes all the difference in the world. Today’s show offers suggestions as to how to find the “rightest” person who may well be able to help you take your Caregiving to the next level It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves […] The post CareTalker – “SOMEONE TO TALK TO” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Caregiving is stressful . . . Illness is stressful . . . Life is stressful. Undiffused stress in a Caregiver can easily explode making an already difficult circumstance nearly impossible. Today’s focus is on ways to reduce or disappear stress so as to stop potentially negative things before they happen. It is my hope that […] The post CareTalker – “DIFFUSING STRESS” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Home Caregiving is like life. Sometimes we get it right . . . other times, not so much. But, if we are really tuned in, we know at the end of the day what could have been handled in a better way for a better outcome. That’s when “tomorrow” comes in handy . . . […] The post CareTalker – “WE CAN DO BETTER” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We never know what exactly we will be called upon to do on a day to day basis as a Caregiver . . . Yes, there are the basic daily responsibilities . . . that is, until things shift and change . . . and change, they will do! And like MacGyver . . . […] The post CareTalker – “MACGYVER CAREGIVING” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We Home Caregiver’s can be hard on ourselves . . . perhaps, sometimes, way too hard! Today’s show explores how we can guide our inner voice towards kinder and gentler “internal conversations” . . . after all, we deserve our own compassion! It is my hope that listeners may hear themselves reflected in my personal […] The post CareTalker – “CAREGIVER’S INNER VOICE” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.