Listen to Volume # 026 — Starr Calo-oy – “Violent Behavior” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Violent Behavior
Broadcast Date: November 16, 2008
When caring for loved ones, many will become violent. Take them to the doctor (after having already spoken with the doctor) and let them help. Read the rest of this entry »
Article Date: February 2010 – The Beacon Online
by Starr Calo-oy
Starr Calo-oy
Granted, it’s very exciting now that you finally have your loved one at home with you where he will be safe and you can spend more time with him but make sure to include your family in the caregiving now so they don’t feel left out.
Before he moves in, have a heart–to–heart with your spouse. If your loved one has trouble sleeping, eating, dressing or bathing, discuss it with your spouse. Explain to him that this will take time away from him and your children. I’ll tell you what– let me tell him– have him read this: Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 074 —Valerie Taylor & Alternative Choices – “Valerie Taylor” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guest: Valerie Taylor
Broadcast Date: July 18, 2009
We need to have as many options as possible when we are dealing with our loved ones in nursing home placement. Valerie cheerfully spoke about how nice it is to have a more personalized residential home setting. This is more comfortable for those who don’t have the requirements only to be found in a nursing care facility. There ARE options out there, and you should use them! Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 025 — Starr Calo-oy – “Men and Caregiving” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Men and Caregiving
Broadcast Date: November 9, 2008
Roles change dramatically when you are a man and a caregiver. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 098 —“Starr and Bob Calo-oy New Year” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Broadcast Date: January 2, 2010
God’s Mercies are renewed every morning. People across the world take this time every January to begin a brand new year, and to bring change into their lives. Start your new caregiving year in fresh and positive ways. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 024 — Starr Calo-oy – “Caregiving Conference” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Caregiving Conference
Broadcast Date: November 2, 2008
Together, Starr Calo-oy and Linda Goldfarb will show the spiritual implications of the day-in, day-out caregiving chores that caregivers perform. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 070 — Jim Hanna – “Jim Hanna” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guest: Jim Hanna
Broadcast Date: June 20, 2009
Back in 1951 congress passed a law on this improved pension program called the Veterans’ Aid and Attendance Benefit, so that if you have served our country for 90 active duty days, Jim has found that these tax-free dollars can possibly help you with 30-50% of your costs of being in assisted living! Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 068 —“Mark Downey & Toni Buntello” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guests: Mark Downey & Toni Buntello
Broadcast Date: June6, 2009
Mark Downey says that Heartland Hospice will help give you the individual care that will meet your physical, emotional and spiritual needs, as well as your loved ones.They offer an increased quality of life for their patients, and offer freedom of choice in many areas, with a special focus on preserving their dignity in facing advanced illnesses. Read the rest of this entry »
Article Date: January 2010 – The Beacon Online
by Starr Calo-oy
Starr Calo-oy
To agree with my loved one instead of arguing with her. To let her think she is right– To yield as Jesus does.
To stop correcting her. To realize I do not need to try to change anyone but myself!
To help preserve her dignity as a human being rather than making her feel stupid. To respect, encourage and praise her. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 097 — Bobby & Kasi Turner – “Bobby & Kasi Turner” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guest: Bobby & Kasi Turner
Broadcast Date: December 26, 2009
Bobby and Kasi Turner met in high school, fell in love and shortly after graduation got married. They were in a terrible automobile accident soon after that when a large truck ran into them from behind when they were at a stop sign…and the truck was doing 70 miles per hour at the time. They were both hospitalized with neck and back injuries, and it took months of physical therapy to partially recover. They both worked despite migraines and intractable pain, moving from one job to another, one doctor to another throughout the years. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 021 — Starr Calo-oy – “Shaving” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Shaving
Broadcast Date: October 12, 2008
If you have male loved ones for whom you care, inevitably you will have to shave them. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 020 — Starr Calo-oy – “Oral Care” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Oral Care
Broadcast Date: October 5, 2008
When people get older, they may not be able to brush their own teeth. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 019 — Starr Calo-oy – “Safety Precautions” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Safety Precautions
Broadcast Date: September 28, 2008
It is so important to avoid at all cost any accidents that may happen to your loved one. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 081— Starr Calo-oy – “Alternative to Consider” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Alternative to Consider
Broadcast Date: December 6, 2009
When you are caring for a loved one while working, it can be very hard on you. You may always be thinking of your loved one instead of work. Read the rest of this entry »
Listen to Volume # 055 —Dr. Gary Piefer and WellMed – “Dr. Gary Peifer and WellMed” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guest: Dr. Gary Piefer
Broadcast Date: March 7, 2009
WellMed’s goal is to change the face of health care delivery for seniors. They have an award winning disease management program, recognized as such by The Disease Management Association of America. Read the rest of this entry »
