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.

Excellent advice from Bob and Starr…Don’t try to beat a demented patient or loved one in an argument.   Remember…Don’t reason—Divert!  Also, remember that Ice Cream works well with those who are in an “Anger Rut” or are acting combative…Just divert them with ice cream-after all who can argue when eating that?   Talk about a tremendously calming solution!

You can also take them outside as a distraction, as a change of view will divert quite well.  You can go out of the room and change your appearance, then return, and they will forget it’s you that they are angry with.  You also would want to cover the mirrors, and this will keep them from being scared of the stranger or strangers in there with them.  Another solution is that since you don’t want to shame them, instead you can distract them from what is going on by moving them around, presenting them with something to hold and manipulate, or a photo album…don’t play the blame and shame game.  Don’t lecture your loved one, instead reassure them and make them feel good about themselves, and that you love them.

God Bless you in this New Year!

Starr & Bob Calo-oy created CaregiversAdvice.net to help, encourage, and support caregivers. Through weekly Radio Shows on KKYX 680am San Antonio, they host special guests who cover many unique topics concerning caregiving. They also have weekly TV Segments on KENS TV 5 San Antonio where they share caregiving and marriage tips. All of these programs are archived as Radio Podcasts and TV Podcasts for your easy listening. Visit their sister site, Marriage101.net for marriage help and encouragement. Starr has written Four Books on Caregiving.

Listen to Volume # 077 — Jeff Harmon – “You’re not alone” (Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” on KKYX Radio 680am San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr & Bob Calo–oy
Guest: Jeff Harmon
Broadcast Date: August 8, 2009

Jeff has had 30 years experience with volunteers.   Most have had some specific experience to motivate them in this special way.  Anybody can help.

What training do you need as a volunteer? Hospice Volunteers can do anything at all, with no task being too small.  You can bake cookies, send cards.  You could give rides, or even help with some computer work.  What is your talent or gift, and how can it apply?    An important resource is HEPA training basics that would/could help, such as the importance of privacy, how to feed patients and how to communicate with non-verbal cues when they can’t talk.

At its very foundation, as a volunteer you provide companionship and share the load.

“You touch the very heart of God when you volunteer”.

Starr & Bob Calo-oy created CaregiversAdvice.net to help, encourage, and support caregivers. Through weekly Radio Shows on KKYX 680am San Antonio, they host special guests who cover many unique topics concerning caregiving. They also have weekly TV Segments on KENS TV 5 San Antonio where they share caregiving and marriage tips. All of these programs are archived as Radio Podcasts and TV Podcasts for your easy listening. Visit their sister site, Marriage101.net for marriage help and encouragement. Starr has written Four Books on Caregiving.