Listen to Volume # 034— Starr Calo-oy – “Caregiver’s Burnout” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Caregiver’s Burnout
Broadcast Date: January 11, 2009
Caregiver burnout is a very serious ailment facing our caregivers today. (more…)
Listen to Volume # 031 — Starr Calo-oy – “Activities for the Holidays” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Activities for the Holidays
Broadcast Date: December 21, 2008
During the holidays it is important to not over-look your loved one. (more…)
Listen to Volume # 030 — Starr Calo-oy – “Roles” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Roles
Broadcast Date: December 14, 2008
It is hard to change from being cared for by your loved one to being the caregiver for your loved one. (more…)
Listen to Volume # 029 — Starr Calo-oy – “When Your Loved One Won’t Eat” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: When Your Loved One Won’t Eat
Broadcast Date: December 7, 2008
When your loved one stops eating, start looking for reasons why they may not be eating. (more…)
Listen to Volume # 101 —Starr & Bob Calo-oy – “Starr & Bob Calo-oy” (Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guest: Starr & Bob Calo-oy
Broadcast Date: January 23, 2010
Today was a wonderful show with stories and advice about caregivers’ guilt. They ministered the families of the patients, discussing their feelings and the hurt in their hearts. This very subject inspired their first book “The Caring Caregivers Guide to Dealing With Guilt”. (more…)
Listen to Volume # 027 — Starr Calo-oy – “Accommodations for Spouse” ( TV Podcast)
“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Accommodations for Spouse
Broadcast Date: November 23, 2008
When your parent comes to live with you, your other parent may want to come as well. They don’t want to be left out of their spouse’s life. (more…)
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. (more…)
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: (more…)
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! (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
