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December 25, 2012 · 10:01 am

Caregivers and Carees: Cherish Every Day!

It is our hope that lets us withstand problems:

It is our beliefs that let us find solutions.

Christmas Eve 2012

Yesterday is gone…

We Celebrate today…

We Hope For Tomorrow!

No Matter how difficult your Caregiving experience might be…

Cherish every day!

Your love and support inspires us!

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Every Day: Set An Intention For Yourself. (thepurplejacket.com)
Family Caregivers Deserve A Pay Raise (ramblingmanofals.com)
Infographic: Caregiving in America (aarp.org)
The Perfect Sunset (thepurplejacket.com)

On Tuesday’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ Show with Rob Harris…

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To purchase Rob’s book from Amazon.com, simply click on the icon above

On Tuesday’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ show, we had a wonderful conversation with acclaimed Caregiving author Rob Harris. Rob, who cares for his wife Cindy, has written a beautiful book, ‘We’re In This Together: A Caregivers Story.’ Rob’s book takes us on a Caregiver’s journey that is heartfelt, real and without a doubt, a true love story. While reading the book, I felt as if I was sitting in Rob and Cindy’s living room, having a conversation with them while sharing a cup of coffee. Rob’s ability to pinpoint his 70 Caregiving tips to his real life Caregiving experience, is a must read for anyone who is, will be, or has been a caregiver. There is a reason Rob’s book has been a #1 Amazon.com best seller in the Physicians & Patient category. I highly recommend, ‘We’re In This Together: A Caregivers Story.‘ You will not be able to put the book down! You can purchase Rob’s book through Amazon.com

You can listen to our conversation from Tuesday’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ show by simply clicking here.

For more information on Rob and to follow his blog, Facebook Page and Twitter updates, please visit his website at www.robcares.com or simply click the icon below.

The Fab Four

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Be sure to join us every Tuesday at 1:00pm for ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver on Blog Talk Radio. Yes, we are on the air next Tuesday, Christmas afternoon with ‘The Fab Four’ …no, not those guys from England; My four fabulous sisters! Having a sister is like having a friend for life, I am lucky enough to have four! My Caregiving genes are rooted through the love and care my sisters have demonstrated to me over the years. Our conversation Tuesday will be fun and upbeat. After this half hour, you will know why they are the ‘Fab Four’!

Remember: We might have Cancer…But Cancer Does Not Have Us!

What Is The Best Thing For Me, The Caregiver? (thepurplejacket.com)
Every Day: Set An Intention For Yourself. (thepurplejacket.com)
Happy Thanks-Caregiving (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregiver Burnout: 9 Ways to Avoid It (thepurplejacket.com)

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December 15, 2012 · 2:56 pm

‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio Every Tuesday at 1:00pm

Join us this Tuesday, December 18th at 1:00pm for ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio with our special guest, acclaimed Caregiving author, Rob Harris. You can listen live on Tuesday or at a time that is convenient for you by simply clicking here

Rob’s book, We’re In This Together: A Caregiver’s Story and the 70 Caregiving Tips that he included, has been a #1 Amazon.com bestseller in the Physicians & Patient Caregiver category. Celebrities, the media, and some of the leading oncologists, surgeons and doctors in the United States and abroad have praised it. Excerpts of his book, along with many of his Caregiver Tips will soon appear in one of the nation’s leading magazines and websites: Coping With Cancer.

His book has inspired many, including two songwriters that produced a song and had it recorded by an up-and-coming recording artist. The song, We’re In This Together, will be made available in the near future.

Rob enjoys writing, blogging, and speaking in front of audiences, but gets the most pleasure from helping caregivers, patients, and those within the medical community. In whatever free time remains, he enjoys visiting with family, friends, and spending time at the beach.

If you would like to be a guest on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ contact me direct at Chris@thepurplejacket.com

Be A Healthy Caregiver On Blog Talk Radio Tuesday at 1:00 pm (thepurplejacket.com)
What Is The Best Thing For Me, The Caregiver? (thepurplejacket.com)
‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio (thepurplejacket.com)
Happy Thanks-Caregiving (thepurplejacket.com)
Can We Unlearn Unhappiness? (caregiving.com)
With Self-Care, You Keep (caregiving.com)

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December 9, 2012 · 12:44 pm

Progressive Holiday Blog Party with Caregiving.com

The Purple Jacket Highly and The Bow Tie Guy highly recommends Caregiving.com

The Purple Jacket and The Bow Tie Guy highly recommends Caregiving.com

The Purple Jacket is pleased to take part in this year’s Progressive Holiday Blog Party with the wonderful members of Caregiving.com. The Community at Caregiving.com is like having an extended family; I am proud to be a part of this wonderful group!

For those first time visitors to ‘The Purple Jacket’ welcome and Thank You for stopping by! I blog about my Caregiving experience for my partner, who I loving refer to as ‘The Little One.’ He was diagnosed with esophagus cancer in August of 2011. Given three to four months to live, he has outlived all predictions. While each one of us deals with the reality of cancer in a different way, each one of us wants to look on the bright side of life. Yesterday is gone, today is here, not sure about tomorrow. It is our hope that lets us withstand problems; it is our beliefs that let us find solutions.

To learn more about me, I invite you to visit my ‘about page’ on my website by clicking here.

My Blog Talk Radio Show, Be A Healthy Caregiver’ airs every Tuesday at 1:00 pm. If you would like to be a guest on the show, please contact me at Chirs@thepurplejacket.com

Currently I am the coördinator of Senior Services with SunServe Social Services in Wilton Manors, FL. I am also an M.A. Candidate attending Gonzaga University studying Leadership and Communication .

Remember…We Might Have Cancer…But Cancer Does Not Have Us!

Holiday Progressive Blog Party Starts Dec. 9! (caregiving.com)
Happy Thanks-Caregiving (thepurplejacket.com)
What Is The Best Thing For Me, The Caregiver? (thepurplejacket.com)
Every Day: Set An Intention For Yourself. (thepurplejacket.com)
A Promise to Help Caregivers (aarp.org)
The CareGiver Partnership Reveals Top Holiday Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop for Senior (prweb.com)

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December 5, 2012 · 4:09 pm

Every Day: Set An Intention For Yourself.

‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio

On Tuesday’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ Blog Talk Radio Show, my special guest was David Levison from ‘Get2BFit’ in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. David and I talked at great length about the importance of getting into a routine the centers around our personal health and well-being, along the importance of having a good body image. Yet one of the comments from David that stood out the most was simply this: Every day: set an intention for yourself.

As caregivers, we often take a back seat and never ‘set and intention’ for ourselves: I think David is on to something sunset_yoga_girls here! Often time as caregivers, our intentions are completely focused on our Caree. To set an intention for ourselves seems scary, but…it is the right thing to do. Setting an intention keeps us on track, allows us to focus on our needs, while making us better caregivers, too!

To listen to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ featuring Chris MacLellan ‘The Bow Tie Guy’ and ACSM Certified Trainer, blogtalkradiologo David Levison on ‘Be A Healthy simply click here

Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 pm (est) for ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. Upcoming Guests:

December 11th: David Treece from Treece Financial Group

December 18th: Author and Caregiver Rob Harris from Rob Care

If you are interested in being a guest on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ please email me at Chris@thepurplejacket.com

If you cannot join us live, you can listen to this show, or any of our earlier episodes of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ by simply by clicking here

Remember…We Might Have Cacner...But Cancer Does Not Have us!

The CareGiver Partnership Reveals Top Holiday Gifts for the Hard-to-Shop for Senior (prweb.com)
‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio (thepurplejacket.com)
What Is The Best Thing For Me, The Caregiver? (thepurplejacket.com)
With Self-Care, You Keep (caregiving.com)
When Do You Need Comfort? (caregiving.com)
Happy Thanks-Caregiving (thepurplejacket.com)

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November 27, 2012 · 10:25 am

‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio

On Tuesday’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ show our special guest are Attorney’s Ryan Shaughnessy and Michelle Silies who practice law in St. Louis, MO. Our discussion will center around the importance of having your legal documents in order, before a crisis happens. Join us at 1:00 pm (est) for another episode of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. Not able to listen to the show live, that’s OK…You can listen to the show at anytime after 1:00pm (est) by clicking here.

With Self-Care, You Keep (caregiving.com)
Hot Topics: Where’s the Help? (caregiving.com)

‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio

On Tuesday’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ show, we had a wonderful conversation with Fr. J. Lawrence Richardt from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis where we discussed how Spirituality can play a role in being a healthy caregiver. Approaching his 50th anniversary of his ordination, Fr. Larry has been a caregiver for his mother for the past seven years in Indiana.

During our conversation we talked about:

How being present to others is important in ministry and in Caregiving…
The importance of being anchored to a larger world outside of Caregiving…
How Scripture and Spiritual Direction helps keep me (us) honest…
How we laugh and find beauty during those dog days of caregiving…

To listen to our conversation on Blog Talk Radio, please click here.

Join us next Tuesday at 1:00pm (est)for another episode of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio for a discussion with Attorney’s Ryan Shaughnessy and Michelle Silies as we discuss the importance of having your legal documents in order. For the link to next week show you can click here

Tell Us: Holiday Tips for the First-Time Family Caregiver (caregiving.com)
Caregiver Burnout: 9 Ways to Avoid It (thepurplejacket.com)
With Self-Care, You Keep (caregiving.com)
Today Is Kiss a Caregiver Day! (caregiving.com)
The Telikin PC for the ‘The Little One’ (thepurplejacket.com)

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November 19, 2012 · 4:29 pm

‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio

Join us on Tuesday at 1:00 pm (EST) for another episode of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. On this week’s ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ show, we’ll be chatting with the Reverend Larry Richardt who is a retired Catholic Priest from the Diocese of Indianapolis. As a caregiver for his mother and formally trained Spiritual Director, Father Richardt has a keen understanding on how the role spirituality plays in order to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ To listen to the show live on Tuesday (or anytime that is convenient for you) just click here

Hot Topics: Where’s the Help? (caregiving.com)
Your Marketability Because of Caregiving (caregiving.com)

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November 13, 2012 · 9:12 pm

Be A Healthy Caregiver on Blog Talk Radio

Today on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio, we had a great conversation with Nancy Allegrezza, RN, Director of Marketing with Telikin Computers. Telikin is the easy to use, all in one, touchscreen computer designed with seniors in mind. Some seniors have never become familiar with computer technology and may be intimidated by it. Telikin helps reduce those fears. To listen to our show, click here. (Please pardon the technological problems at the start of the show)

For information on how to purchase a Telikin Computer, please click the icon below.

Join us next Tuesday, November 20th at 1:00pm (est) for another session on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ with our guest, Fr. Larry Richardt who is a retired Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director who also acts as a caregiver for his 95-year-old mother. Our conversation will focus on how developing a healthy spirituality can play an important role in being a Healthy Caregiver. Our November 20th show can be accessed by clicking here.

You see…We Might have Cancer, but Cancer Does Not have us!

The Telikin PC for the ‘The Little One’ (thepurplejacket.com)
Be A Healthy Caregiver On Blog Talk Radio Tuesday at 1:00 pm (thepurplejacket.com)
With Self-Care, You Keep (caregiving.com)

Be A Healthy Caregiver On Blog Talk Radio Tuesday at 1:00 pm

Join us on Tuesday November 6th at 1:00 pm for ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on ‘Blog Talk Radio‘ with our special guest Michael Norfeet, Program Director of the Noble A. McArtor Adult Day Care Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Respite care is essential in the equation on how to Be a Healthy Caregiver. Participation in Adult Day Care often prevents re-hospitalization and and may delay admission to residential long term care. For participants who would otherwise stay at home alone, the social stimulation and recreational activities may improve or maintain physical or cognitive functions. For Caregivers, Adutl Day Care Center provides respite care, enabling caregivers to work or have a break from their Caregiving responsibilities.

Join us on Tuesday November 6th at 1:00 pm for ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio by clicking here