drkdhoffman
Welcome to the Health Communication, Health Literacy and Social
Science Twitter Chat! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
We are so excited to have @Rob_Cares as our guest tonight!
Welcome to #HCHLITSS Rob #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman Welcome to the Health
Communication, Health Literacy and Social Science Twitter Chat! #HCHLITSS
yayayarndiva
RT @rv_rikard: RT @drkdhoffman Welcome to the Health
Communication, Health Literacy and Social Science Twitter Chat! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Thank you so much. I'm thrilled to be here! #HCHLITSS
yayayarndiva
RT @drkdhoffman: We are so excited to
have @Rob_Cares as our guest tonight!
Welcome to #HCHLITSS Rob #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
Hello all! Please introduce yourself as you join the #hchlitss tweet chat!
drkdhoffman
All are welcome at #HCHLITSS...please join us and introduce
yourselves on this toasty spring evening! #HCHLITSS
StorkBrian
@Rob_Cares Welcome to #HCHLITSS !
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman All are welcome at #HCHLITSS...please join us and introduce
yourselves on this toasty spring evening! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Welcome @yayayarndiva...glad to see you. #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Great to be speaking with @Rob_Cares tonight. Hello
everyone. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Welcome @StorkBrian I think you will really
like tonite's chat! All about #caregiving and what men go through
as #caregivers #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @enBloomMedia Great to be speaking
with @Rob_Cares tonight. Hello
everyone. #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
@StorkBiran good evening, great to
have you joint our chat on #caregivers. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Glad to have you @Rob_Cares...we are just getting going
here...It got to 90 today here in Boston #HCHLITSS
anetto
@drkdhoffman Just met @SamuraiKnitter speaking of @yayayarndiva Hi! #hchlitss
CSlaterMD
Hi Everyone, Cindi in Boston enjoying the summer like
weather #hchlitss
georgemargelis
Hi George Margelis medical practitioner with an IT bent from
Sydney Australia on a pleasant Autumn day down under #hchlitss
rv_rikard
Folks! We welcome @Rob_Cares this evening to the #hchlitss!!
drkdhoffman
I'll start the introductions, I'm Kathleen Hoffman, one of the
co-hosts here on #HCHLITSS #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Welcome @anetto and @CSlaterMD #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@georgemargelis <== Good evening
George! #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman Welcome @anetto and @CSlaterMD #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Welcome @georgemargelis Glad to see you
here! #HCHLITSS
StorkBrian
@drkdhoffman Thrilled to be here Can I
suggest we invite @tommyNtour to the discussion as
well? http://t.co/aOSCoZufha #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
@georgemargelis Thanks for joining us
all the way from the other side of the world ; ) #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
We are roasting at our house...southerners are so used to Air
Conditioning--none here #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
R.V. Rikard 1-.066 = 0.33 of the #hchlitss tweet chat team :)
drkdhoffman
Absolutely will @StorkBrian #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Hello to everyone, I'm Alisa blogging and advocating for patients
from DC and I am another 1/3 of your host team this evening #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman We are roasting at our
house...southerners are so used to Air Conditioning--none here <= Say
what?! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
@tommyNtour Please Join us on #caregiving, #caregivers and #caring for #cancer #patients #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Good evening @Rob_Cares we are so happy you could
join our chat to discuss #caregiving this evening #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
@rv_rikard We have a couple of AC
boxes...they don't believe in Central Air here #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
We've got a lot to cover tonight so why don't we get started with
our questions. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
RT @drkdhoffman: All are welcome at #HCHLITSS...please join us and introduce
yourselves on this toasty spring evening! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
@enBloomMedia Thank you for inviting
me. By the way, it's always 90 here in Orlando :-) #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Q1) @rob_cares How long have you been
caregiving? What was your wife’s diagnosis/prognosis? #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman We have a couple of AC
boxes...they don't believe in Central Air here <= That is pure dang
evil! #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
#Thursday #Healthcare Tweetchats (ET) 8p #hchlitss 9p #Medlibs #RNchat #MedEd - #nurseup #nursefriendly #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @enBloomMedia Q1) @rob_cares How long have you been
caregiving? What was your wife’s diagnosis/prognosis? #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
@nursefriendly Welcome to the chat,
nice to see you. #hchlitss
rv_rikard
@enBloomMedia starts the #hchlitss tweet chat off with @Rob_Cares! WOOT!!
nursefriendly
Hello Everyone, Andrew Lopez, RN from #NewJersey, joining #HCHLITSS #Healthcare #Tweetchat, join us :) #cphc #nurseup #rnchat #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Welcome @nursefriendly Glad you could make it
tonite...terrific to see you! #HCHLITSS
carenovatemag
@enBloomMedia @drkdhoffman @rv_rikard @Rob_Cares Hello #HCHLITSS champions #caregiving advocates. Looking forward
to the chat
drkdhoffman
RT @enBloomMedia: Q1) @rob_cares How long have you been caregiving?
What was your wife’s diagnosis/prognosis? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q1A: 1990: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. 16 yr break and again in 2006:
Sarcoma. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@nursefriendly <= Howdy
Andrew! #hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @enBloomMedia: Q1) @rob_cares How long have you been
caregiving? What was your wife’s diagnosis/prognosis? #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q1B: Been cancer-free, but had leg amputated and dealing with
painful inflammation and erratic blood counts. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@carenovatemag <== Evening
Goldie! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Welcome @carenovatemag! great to have you #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1A: 1990: Non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma. 16 yr break and again in 2006: Sarcoma. #hchlitss
nursefriendly
Thanks :) Great to be here. @drkdhoffman @rv_rikard RT @enBloomMedia: @nursefriendly Welcome to the chat,
nice to see you. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1A: 1990: Non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma. 16 yr break and again in 2006: Sarcoma. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q1C: Chemo has affected bone marrow. Possibility of leukemia.
Going thru testing now. Hoping for the best. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1B: Been cancer-free, but had
leg amputated and dealing with painful inflammation and erratic blood
counts. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1B: Been cancer-free, but had
leg amputated and dealing with painful inflammation and erratic blood
counts. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1C: Chemo has affected bone
marrow. Possibility of leukemia. Going thru testing now. Hoping for the
best. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
RT @enBloomMedia: Q1) @rob_cares How long have you been
caregiving? What was your wife’s diagnosis/prognosis? #hchlitss
rv_rikard
Folks - please take a moment and introduce yourself! All are
welcome here! #hchlitss #caregiving
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1C: Chemo has affected bone
marrow. Possibility of leukemia. Going thru testing now. Hoping for the
best. #Hchlitss
carenovatemag
@rv_rikard Hello RV. How are you.#hchlitss
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1C: Chemo has affected bone
marrow. Possibility of leukemia. Going thru testing now. Hoping for the
best. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
@Rob_Cares You and your wife have been
through so much! #HCHLITSS
carenovatemag
RT @Rob_Cares: Q1C: Chemo has affected bone
marrow. Possibility of leukemia. Going thru testing now. Hoping for the
best. #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
@carenovatemag Hello, glad to have you
join us to discuss #caregiving #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
We are grateful for every day we have and look at it
positively. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @drkdhoffman: @Rob_Cares You and your wife have been
through so much! #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
@Rob_Cares How long had you two been married
before this happened? #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
Q2) @rob_cares What kind of caregiving
have you been doing? #hchlitss
carenovatemag
@drkdhoffman TY. Glad to be here #hchlitss. Awesome guest @Rob_Cares
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: We are grateful for every day
we have and look at it positively. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Join us :) #healthcare RT @rv_rikard: Folks - please take a moment
and introduce yourself! All are welcome here! #caregiving #hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @drkdhoffman: @Rob_Cares How long had you two been
married before this happened? #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @rv_rikard: Q2) @rob_cares What kind of caregiving have
you been doing? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
10 years when the first episode occurred. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @rv_rikard: Q2) @rob_cares What kind of caregiving
have you been doing? #Hchlitss
enBloomMedia
RT @rv_rikard: Q2) @rob_cares What kind of caregiving
have you been doing? #hchlitss
CSlaterMD
RT @drkdhoffman: RT @Rob_Cares: We are grateful for every day
we have and look at it positively. #hchlitss
nursefriendly
Going up against #cancer can change your outlook
RT @Rob_Cares: We are grateful for every day
we have and look at it positively. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@hchlitss Q2A: Because of inflammation
and pain, hasn't been able to use prosthesis, so wheelchair enabled only. #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Such courage & strength of spirit-->RT @Rob_Cares: We are grateful for every day
we have and look at it positively. #hchlitss
nursefriendly
RT @rv_rikard: Q2) @rob_cares What kind of caregiving
have you been doing? #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @hchlitss Q2A: Because of inflammation
and pain, hasnt been able to use prosthesis, so wheelchair enabled only. #HCHLITSS
anetto
Obviously has a profound effect on your lives. #hchlitss
carenovatemag
Hello everyone, I'm Goldie, clinical #PharmD, editor carenovate magazine
for #caregivers, proud previous #hchlitss guest
drkdhoffman
RT @anetto: Obviously has a profound effect on
your lives. <=Absolutely #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
So inspiring, to say the least-->RT @Rob_Cares: We are grateful for every day
we have and look at it positively. #Hchlitss
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: @hchlitss Q2A: Because of inflammation
and pain, hasnt been able to use prosthesis, so wheelchair enabled only. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@anetto Q2B: I attend all drs appts,
qrtly check-ups, housekeeping, etc. Keep her spirits hi. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
I Often see marriages fall apart with catastrophic illnesses, not
yours RT @Rob_Cares: 10 years when the first episode
occurred. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q3C: I'm helping her adjust to her new life at home and making
every day a great day for her. We have fun & laugh. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: @hchlitss Q2A: Because of inflammation
and pain, hasnt been able to use prosthesis, so wheelchair enabled only. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @anetto Q2B: I attend all drs appts,
qrtly check-ups, housekeeping, etc. Keep her spirits hi. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3C: Im helping her adjust to
her new life at home and making every day a great day for her. We have fun
& laugh. #HCHLITSS
carenovatemag
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3C: I'm helping her adjust to
her new life at home and making every day a great day for her. We have fun
& laugh. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares Loss of limbs, mobility are
definite game changers :( #hchlitss
CSlaterMD
@Rob_Cares Do you work outside the
home as well? #hchlitss
hchlitss
MT @hchlitss: RT @Rob_Cares: @hchlitss Q2A: Because of
inflammation,pain, hasnt been able 2use prosthesis/wheelchair enabled
only. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Q3) When we think caregiver we think of women/mothers? What's it
like as a man being a caregiver? Did U have 2 learn new skills? #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3C: Im helping her adjust to
her new life at home and making every day a great day for her. We have fun
& laugh. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @CSlaterMD: @Rob_Cares Do you work outside the
home as well? #HCHLITSS
NatriceR
@drkdhoffman @ABCaregivers @ncrainbowgrrl @anetto @carenovatemag @ALBUNDYTHECAT @DrEisenberg @StacyBraiuca sorry can't b
there #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
@CSlaterMD Yes, I do. I travel almost
every week. #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @CSlaterMD: @Rob_Cares Do you work outside the
home as well?<--great question #hchlitss
rv_rikard
@Rob_Cares how do you care for
yourself as a #caregiver? #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q3A: I taught myself everything. I was too proud to ask others for
help or advice. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q3B: Taught myself everything possible about caregiving. Trial and
error, mostly. #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @rv_rikard: @Rob_Cares how do you care for
yourself as a #caregiver?<--even better question #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @CSlaterMD Yes, I do. I travel almost
every week. <=how do you all manage? #HCHLITSS
StorkBrian
@drkdhoffman Excellent Question MT
What's it like as a man being a caregiver? Did U have 2 learn new skills? #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
who takes care of you? RT @Rob_Cares: @CSlaterMD Yes, I do. I travel almost
every week. #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3A: I taught myself
everything. I was too proud to ask others for help or advice. #hchlitss
anetto
Are you working on another book as well? #hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3A: I taught myself
everything. I was too proud to ask others for help or advice. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q3C: Improved skills in communications, record keeping,
questioning doctors and learning about her illness. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3B: Taught myself everything
possible about caregiving. Trial and error, mostly. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3A: I taught myself
everything. I was too proud to ask others for help or advice. <=your
children were young #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3C: Improved skills in
communications, record keeping, questioning doctors and learning about her
illness. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@anetto I'm editing it now! Hope to
out this Fall. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3C: Improved skills in
communications, record keeping, questioning doctors and learning about her
illness. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q3C: Improved skills in
communications, record keeping, questioning doctors &learning abt her
illness.<=HUGE JOB! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
My kids were...1990: They were 5 and 2; 2006: They were 21 and 18
(college & high school) #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Q4) @rob_cares When your wife was
diagnosd,how old were your children? Did U become the primary caregiver 2
children as well? #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @hchlitss: RT @Rob_Cares: Q3B: Taught myself everything
possible abt caregiving. Trial and error, mostly.<=How do U keep
going? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q4B: When they were young, I was traveling a lot. Relatives stayed
with us. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
Busy and very productive RT @Rob_Cares: @anetto Im editing it now! Hope to out
this Fall. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q4C: When they had to return to work/own lives, we hired person to
care for them during the day so wife could rest. #HCHLITSS
giasison
Hope Im not late Hi to all! #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
MT @enBloomMedia Q4) @rob_cares When your wife was
diagnosd,how old were your children? Did U bcme the primry crgvr 2
children? #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q4B: When they were young, I
was traveling a lot. Relatives stayed with us.<=That's a blessing 2 be near
relatives #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q4D: I gave extra effort at night trying to do both roles of dad
and mom. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @enBloomMedia: Q4) @rob_cares When your wife was
diagnosd,how old were your kids? Did U become primary caregiver 2 as
well? #Hchlitss
rv_rikard
@giasison You are not late at all!
Welcome!! #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
Huge stressors. amazing you r thriving @Rob_Cares: Q4B: When they were young, I
was traveling a lot. Relatives stayed with us. #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
@giasison Hi Gia, you are right on
time! #hchlitss
anetto
It would be hard for her to give up her roles even when
necessary #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Welcome @giasison Glad to see you! You are
never late! #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Hello Gia, glad you could stop by :) RT @giasison: Hope Im not late Hi to
all! #hchlitss
CSlaterMD
Gia!!! Hi there :) RT @rv_rikard: @giasison You are not late at all!
Welcome!! #hchlitss
giasison
@rv_rikard Thanks RV! #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @anetto It would be hard for her to
give up her roles even when necessary #hchlitss <== Absolutely!
Rob_Cares
@anetto She spent quality time with
the boys. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @anetto: It would be hard for her to give
up her roles even when necessary<=I'm sure that was hard! #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
a family support network defn. must=>RT @Rob_Cares: Q4B: When they were young, I
was traveling a lot. Relatives stayed with us. #hchlitss
nursefriendly
Definitely a tough act to follow . . RT @Rob_Cares: Q4D: I gave extra effort at
night trying to do both roles of dad and mom. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q4D: I gave extra effort at
night trying to do both roles of dad and mom. <=being both parents is
HARD! #HCHLITSS
StorkBrian
Hello @giasison Great to have you with
us! #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
They turned out fine. Both officers in Army. One in Afghanistan.
Other just returned. #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
maybe not give up but readjust MT @rv_rikard: RT @anetto It would be hard for her to
give up her roles even when necessary #hchlitss
hchlitss
MT @CSlaterMD: Huge stressors. amazing you r
thriving @Rob_Cares: Q4B: When they were young, I
was traveling lot Rel stayed w/us #Hchlitss
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares Any advice you could offer
other #caregivers, family that find themselves in
similar situations? #hchlitss
anetto
@Rob_Cares That would be a huge plus,
quality time with children. Strong bonds #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
It was the perspective we kept and still keep. We love each day
we're together as a family. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@CSlaterMD Would definitely need to
re-evaluate priorities, roles, responsibilities #hchlitss
rv_rikard
Q5)@rob_cares Caregivrs say they R
exhaustd & stressd.What advice can U give 4 caregivr stress?How do U cope?
exhaustd & guilt #hchlitss
nursefriendly
We all hope to have that :) RT @anetto: @Rob_Cares That would be a huge plus,
quality time with children. Strong bonds #hchlitss
rv_rikard
Q5) @rob_cares Caregivrs say they R
exhaustd & stressd.What advice can U give 4 caregivr stress?How do U cope?
exhaustd & guilt #hchlitss
scottsaxe
Good evening, Rob, and all. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: It was the perspective we kept
and still keep. We love each day were together as a family. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @nursefriendly: @Rob_Cares Any advic u could offer
other #caregivers, family that find themselves in
similar situations?<Gr8T ? #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
@Rob_Cares what do you wish ur HC
providers would do differently for u and ur family? #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
We created an acronym: ESD = Every Stinking Day live each day as
if it's our last. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@scottsaxe Welcome! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: It was the perspective we kept
and still keep. We love each day were together as a family. #HCHLITSS
giasison
@nursefriendly Loving the topic
tonight with @Rob_Cares Hi Andrew! #hchlitss
nursefriendly
Those bonds help w/ coping RT @Rob_Cares It was the perspective we
kept and still keep. We love each day were together as a family #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@scottsaxe Hi, Scott! How are you, my
good friend??? #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Welcome @scottsaxe Great to see you! #HCHLITSS
DallasADixon
RT @Rob_Cares: It was the perspective we kept
and still keep. We love each day we're together as a family. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @CSlaterMD: @Rob_Cares what do you wish ur HC
providers would do differently for u and ur family? #HCHLITSS
giasison
@StorkBrian Hi Brian! Likewise
:-) #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @rv_rikard: Q5) Caregivrs say they R
exhaustd & stressd.What advicecan U give 4 caregivr stress?How do U cope?
exhaustd & guilt #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Like that :) RT @Rob_Cares: We created an acronym: ESD =
Every Stinking Day live each day as if its our last. #hchlitss
EmpowerMochaPt
Hi All! I'm late to the party, but I'm Meredith from
Baltimore. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @rv_rikard: Q5) @rob_cares Caregivrs say they R
exhaustd & stressd.What advice can U give 4 caregivr stress?How do U
cope? #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
I'm amazed at how many people I know here! Hi, Dallas! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Welcome @DallasADixon glad to see you here
at #HCHLITSS #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@Rob_Cares this may be a weird
question, do you think caregiving would be diff if your wife was diagnosed w/ a
mental illness? #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman Welcome @DallasADixon glad to see you here
at #HCHLITSS #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q5A: I wouldn't allow myself to get stressed. Whatever was going
to happen would happen. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
We're still here :) RT @EmpowerMochaPt: Hi All! Im late to the
party, but Im Meredith from Baltimore. #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
@EmpowerMochaPt Welcome, great to see
you. We are discussing #caregiving. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Glad to have you @empowerMochaPt You're right on
time! #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@EmpowerMochaPt Welcome! You are right
on time! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q5B: Being stressed was not going to change our set of
circumstances. It also upset my wife to see me stressed. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
MT @rv_rikard: @Rob_Cares do you think caregiving
would be diff if your wife was diagnosed w/ a mental illness?<=Great
Question #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Im amazed at how many people I
know here! Hi, Dallas!<= we aim to get our message our ; ) #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q5C: To unwind from the stress of the events we faced, we laughed
a lot, joked with others and made sure #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Great perspective :) RT @Rob_Cares: Q5A: I wouldnt allow myself to
get stressed. Whatever was going to happen would happen. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5A: I wouldnt allow myself to
get stressed. Whatever was going to happen would happen.<=How did you do
that? #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5B: Being stressed was not
going to change our set of circumstances. It also upset my wife to see me
stressed. #hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5B: Being stressed was not
going to change our set of circumstances. It also upset my wife to see me
stressed. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q5D: Everyone that interacted with us was in a positive frame of
mind and happy as possible. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5A: I wouldnt allow myself to
get stressed. Whatever was going to happen would happen. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q5E: We would only watch happy shows and comedies/movies. I also
went for runs for quiet time. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5B: Being stressed was not
going 2 change our set of circumstances. It also upset my wife 2 see me
stressed.<=Wow! #HCHLITSS
giasison
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5B: Being stressed was not
going to change our set of circumstances. It also upset my wife to see me
stressed. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares Many others in difficult
situations have little experience to relate to, to help them cope. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q5F: I would nap whenever possible (when my wife slept and things
war quiet). No sleep in hospital. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5E: We would only watch happy
shows and comedies/movies. I also went for runs for quiet time.<=running
helps! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q5G: I a tried to eat as healthy as possible. I communicated with
"happy" family and friends only. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q5H: If someone was negative or critical, they were removed from
my inner circle until they changed their mood. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @Rob_Cares Q5G: I a tried to eat as
healthy as possible. I communicated with "happy" family and friends
only. <= BINGO! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q5I: We played practical jokes on doctors, committed random acts
of kindness and made friends with everyone. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares Sounds like you were
practicing, making #SelfCare a priority, that is so
important. #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @nursefriendly @Rob_Cares Sounds like you were
practicing, making #SelfCare a priority, that is so
important. #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
Intimate knowledge of serenity prayer? RT @Rob_Cares: Q5B Being stressed wasnt going
2change our circumstances. also upset mywife #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q5J: That's how we were able to remain upbeat during the most
difficult of times. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
MT @Rob_Cares: Q5F: I would nap whenever
possible (when wife slept & things war quiet) No sleep in hospital.<=U
have 2 stay alert! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5J: Thats how we were able to
remain upbeat during the most difficult of times. #HCHLITSS
anetto
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5I: We played practical jokes
on doctors, committed random acts of kindness and made friends with
everyone. #hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5I: We played practical jokes
on doctors, committed random acts of kindness and made friends with
everyone. #Hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5E: We would only watch happy
shows and comedies/movies. I also went for runs for quiet time. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Q6) @rob_cares How do you keep a
balance—not doing too much? #HCHLITSS
giasison
@rv_rikard @Rob_Cares I guess you applied the
fact that you need to surround yourself with positive people only which is
good #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman Q6) @rob_cares How do you keep a
balance—not doing too much? #HCHLITSS
jensen_jessica
RT @drkdhoffman: Q6) @rob_cares How do you keep a
balance—not doing too much? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
I must admit...I did gettired of Paula Deen's voice :-) #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@jensen_jessica Good evening and
welcome! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
MT @giasison: @rv_rikard @Rob_Cares I guess you applied fact
that u need 2 surround yourself w/ positive people only which is good #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @rv_rikard: RT @drkdhoffman Q6) @rob_cares How do you keep a
balance—not doing too much?<=seems you accomplish so very much #hchlitss
StorkBrian
@drkdhoffman @rv_rikard @rob_cares I think it would be very,
very difficult to take care of a spouse with a mental illness #hchlitss
jensen_jessica
@rv_rikard Greetings and thank you!
Sipping a green smoothie here. How are you? #HCHLITSS
giasison
Love this MT @Rob_Cares: If someone was
negative/critical, they were removed from my inner circle until they changed
their mood. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @rv_rikard: RT @drkdhoffman Q6) @rob_cares How do you keep a
balance—not doing too much? #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@jensen_jessica I worked a fulltime
job from the hospital. Balance was a challenge, but manageable. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Welcome @jensen_jessica ! #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
@jensen_jessica great to see you join
in tonight. #hchlitss
nursefriendly
Hello Jessica, glad you stopped by :) RT @rv_rikard: @jensen_jessica Good evening and
welcome! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
MT @Rob_Cares: I must admit...I did gettired
of Paula Deens voice :-)<==does your wife really love Paula Deen? #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@jensen_jessica Trying my best to keep
cool in the early summer heat! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
We had a friend that would always say, "You poor dear."
She was ousted from our group as a result. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
@drkdhoffman I promised my wife we
would meet her after she recovered. I kept that promise. #HCHLITSS
jensen_jessica
@enBloomMedia I just love your Twitter
handle. It's as pretty as you are. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @jensen_jessica I worked a fulltime
job from the hospital. Balance was a challenge, but manageable. <=WOW #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Q7) @rob_cares What have your experiences
been with nurses and physicians? #hchlitss
nursefriendly
@StorkBrian: @drkdhoffman @rv_rikard @rob_cares Can be, the #Stigma of #MentalIllness can affect family,
spouses #caregivers #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @enBloomMedia Q7) @rob_cares What have your experiences
been with nurses and physicians? #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @enBloomMedia: Q7) @rob_cares What have your experiences
been with nurses and physicians? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q7A: Almost 100% positive! Most are our friends today. We treated
everyone like family. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Sounds like you're going to have a LONG Summer RT @rv_rikard @jensen_jessica Trying my best to keep
cool in the early summer heat! #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
(blushing) What a doll u r=>RT @jensen_jessica: @enBloomMedia I just love your Twitter
handle. Its as pretty as you are. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q7B: The nurses, not the doctors, run the hospital. They are in
charge. We made friends with them #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q7A: Almost 100% positive! Most
are our friends today. We treated everyone like family. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q7C: as soon as possible. I bought them snacks and drinks. We
asked and learned about their families #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @hchlitss: RT @Rob_Cares: Q7A: Almost 100% positive! Most
are our friends today. We treated everyone like family. #Hchlitss
nursefriendly
Glad to hear you that :) RT @Rob_Cares: Q7A: Almost 100% positive! Most
are our friends today. We treated everyone like family. #hchlitss
giasison
RT @enBloomMedia: Q7) @rob_cares What have your experiences
been with nurses and physicians? #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q7D: When doctors came in, we did the same thing. We made them
tell us about them. Nothing professional. #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q7B: The nurses, not the
doctors, run the hospital. They are in charge. We made friends with
them<=smart man! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
MT @Rob_Cares Had a friend that would
always say,"U poor dear."She was ousted from our group as a
result<=This is good advice! #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q7B: The nurses, not the
doctors, run the hospital. They are in charge. We made friends with them #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q7E: Some were resistant at first, but eventually, they warmed up
to us. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q7C: as soon as possible. I
bought them snacks and drinks. We asked and learned about their families #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares The "Smarter"
patients usually do :) (Get to know the nurses) #hchlitss
EmpowerMochaPt
Good point. I was caregiver 2 my Mom & gained weight from stress.
Def agree with comm w/ happy friends & family only! @rob_cares #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q7F: Our goal was to be treated better than everyone else on the
floor, especially when my wife needed them. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q7G: Without a doubt, it was a great strategy. We are friends with
almost all of them today. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Difficult with questionable prognosis. RT @Rob_Cares: Q7E: Some were resistant at
first, but eventually, they warmed up to us. #hchlitss
giasison
RT @Rob_Cares: Q7F: Our goal was to be treated
better than everyone else on the floor, especially when my wife needed
them. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
Q7) Was there a difference when you received the diagnosis from
the doctor? #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman Q7) Was there a
difference when you received the diagnosis from the doctor? #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q7F: Our goal was to be treated
better than everyone else on the floor, especially when my wife needed
them. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares We need to maintain
distance with #oncology, terminal #patients out of self-preservation.
Too easy to get attached. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@nursefriendly My wife passed away and
came back to life. The drs were right there for us the entire time. #HCHLITSS
giasison
@Rob_Cares Well said Rob and a very
good goal we can all learn from #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
Your presence help make that happen=>MT @Rob_Cares: Q7F goal - 2Btreated better
than everyone on the flor, esp when wife needed em #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @nursefriendly My wife passed away and
came back to life. The drs were right there for us the entire time. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
MT @Rob_Cares @nursefriendly My wife passed away and
came back to life. <= Holy @#%%@#!!! #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: @nursefriendly My wife passed away and
came back to life. The drs were right there for us the entire time. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@rv_rikard The diagnosis could have
been more sympathetic. He was quite cold when delivering the news. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares When #patients pass away, the #families are not the only ones that
grieve . . :( #hchlitss
rv_rikard
Q8) @rob_cares How can others help in a
crisis/chronic caregiving situation? #hchlitss
hchlitss
MT @EmpowerMochaPt: Good point. was caregiver
2 myMom & gained weight Def agree w/comm w/ happy friends & family
only! @rob_cares #Hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @rv_rikard: Q8) @rob_cares How can others help in a
crisis/chronic caregiving situation? #Hchlitss
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares You have a pretty
incredible story to tell, #thankyou for sharing :) #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q8A: I wrote a blog about it on my website just today.
Communication is the key. Call and ask #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares I'm confused...did your
wife have a near-death experience? #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @nursefriendly @Rob_Cares You have a pretty
incredible story to tell, #thankyou for sharing :) <= I 2nd
that!! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @rv_rikard: Q8) @rob_cares How can others help in a
crisis/chronic caregiving situation? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q8B: what the family needs. If they say they need nothing, bring
them food from a restaurant, come visit #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @enBloomMedia: Your presence help make that
happen=>MT @Rob_Cares: Q7F goal - 2Btreated better
than everyone on the flor #Hchlitss
jensen_jessica
RT @Rob_Cares: @nursefriendly My wife passed away and
came back to life. The drs were right there for us the entire time. #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
RT @nursefriendly: @Rob_Cares You have a pretty
incredible story to tell, #thankyou for sharing :) #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman @rob_cares I'm confused...did your
wife have a near-death experience? #HCHLITSS
EmpowerMochaPt
Grt advice MT@rob_cares:Q7F:Our goal was to be treated
better than everyone else on the floor, especially when my wife needed them.#HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q8C: just call the caregiver to see how she/he is doing. Outside
contact is missed when stuck at home or #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares: @rv_rikard It is not always easy to
"sugarcoat" bad news. Nor should it be. #hchlitss
jensen_jessica
RT @Rob_Cares: Q5H: If someone was negative or
critical, they were removed from my inner circle until they changed their
mood. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q8D: a hospital. It's important to stay in touch with friends and
family. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Social Isolation is common. MT @Rob_Cares: Q8C: just call the caregiver to
see how she/he is doing. Outside contact is missed when #hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @enBloomMedia: MT @Rob_Cares: Q7B: The nurses, not doctors,
run hospital. They Rin charge. We made friends w/them<=smart man! #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@nursefriendly I agree. However, being
so direct can be shocking and the patient/caregiver can shut down. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @rv_rikard diagnosis could have been
more sympathetic. He was cold when delivering news.<=why was this? #HCHLITSS
jensen_jessica
Tremendous conversation going on right now. Follow #HCHLITSS for comments and questions
from a quality group of caring tweeters.
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q8C: just call the caregiver to
see how she/he is doing. Outside contact is missed when stuck at home or #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @nursefriendly: Social Isolation is common.
MT @Rob_Cares: Q8C call the caregiver 2C how
he's is doing. Outside contact missed #hchlitss
rv_rikard
MT @jensen_jessica Tremendous
conversation going on right now. Follow #HCHLITSS for comments & ques from
a quality group of caring tweeters.
Rob_Cares
His personality was very dry. He was direct and to the pt. No
issues with that, just how he shared the news. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares #hchlitss Bedside manner can help
soften the blow, not all #doctors (or #nurses) are especially skilled at it.
enBloomMedia
MT @jensen_jessica: Tremendous conversation
going on now. Follow #HCHLITSS 4comments and ?s from
quality group of caring tweeters. #hchlitss
scottsaxe
Follow #HCHLITSS for comments and questions
from a quality group of caring tweeters. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
MT @jensen_jessica: Tremendous convo going on
rt now. Follow #HCHLITSS for comments & ?s from a
quality group of caring tweeters. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @jensen_jessica: Tremendous conversation
Follow #HCHLITSS for comments and questions
from a quality group of caring tweeters. #Hchlitss
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: His personality was very dry.
He was direct and to the pt. No issues with that, just how he shared the
news. #Hchlitss
jensen_jessica
RT @scottsaxe: Follow #HCHLITSS for comments and questions
from a quality group of caring tweeters. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares No easy to to break it
to #patients, #caregivers, families sometimes. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
My profession is human resources, so I completely understand about
some direct personalities. I accept that. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares Since you work in a
hospital did you know better about being esp. kind to the nurses? #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
RT @jensen_jessica: Tremendous conversation
going on right now. Follow #HCHLITSS for comments and questions
from a quality group of caring …
EmpowerMochaPt
RT @jensen_jessica: Tremendous conversation
going on right now. Follow #HCHLITSS for comments and questions
from a quality group of caring …
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman @rob_cares Since you work in a
hospital did you know better about being esp. kind to the nurses? <= Good
ques! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
What we were told is: UR let needs to be amputated w/in 72 hrs.
You have a 28% to survive and you may not see the next holidays. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares You said that your wife
died? and then was brought back...when did this happen? #HCHLITSS
jensen_jessica
RT @drkdhoffman: RT @rv_rikard: Q8) @rob_cares How can others help in a
crisis/chronic caregiving situation? #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman @rob_cares You said that your wife
died? and then was brought back...when did this happen? #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Empath=necessary4medicine>MT @Rob_Cares: personality very dry He was
direct & to the pt No issues w/ that, just how he shared new. #hchlitss
ChronicPainGPS
Hey everyone! Sorry Im tardy but wanted to catch the end
with @Rob_Cares !! #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
In Dec., 2006. Most people see angels and bright lights..>She
saw a shopping mall and Coach purses w/out price tags! Honest! #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
@Rob_Cares wow, as if he was talking
2another doc or someone on clinical team; like we have no emotional attachment
to our limbs #hchlitss
nursefriendly
We're still here :) RT @ChronicPainGPS: Hey everyone! Sorry Im
tardy but wanted to catch the end with @Rob_Cares !! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Dec 2006 Most pple see angels
&bright lights>She saw a shopping mall &Coach purses w/out price
tags Honest<=2 funny #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
@ChronicPainGPS You are not tardy at
all!!! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Q9) @rob_cares Why did you write your
book? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
@enBloomMedia That's how we felt when
evaluating it later (after the shock subsided). #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman Q9) @rob_cares Why did you write your
book? #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
RT @nursefriendly Were still here :)
RT @ChronicPainGPS Hey everyone! Sorry Im
tardy but wanted to catch the end with @Rob_Cares ! #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
MT @Rob_Cares: In Dec., 2006. Most people
angels & bright lights=>She saw ...Coach purses w/out price tags!
Honest!<-that's heaven #hchlitss
scottsaxe
RT @Rob_Cares:"Most people see angels and
bright lights-She saw a shopping mall and Coach purses w/out prices!"
Gotta love Cindy. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q9A: When I was told my wife had cancer, a 28% chance to survive
and could die in 4 mos., #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
@ChronicPainGPS Glad you could make
it! #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
Welcome @ChronicPainGPS #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q9B: I felt completely lost and helpless. Just like when 9-11 hit
us. We didn't know what to do. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q9C: I hated that feeling. As a result, I didn't want anyone else
to feel helpless, like I did. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9B: I felt completely lost and
helpless. Just like when 9-11 hit us. We didnt know what to do. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q9D: I also wanted them to read our story and know that it's okay
to love, laugh, cry and feel uncertain. #HCHLITSS
CSlaterMD
RT @Rob_Cares:"Most people see angels and
bright lights-She saw a shopping mall and Coach purses w/out prices!"
Gotta love Cindy. #hchlitss
rv_rikard
#hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q9E: Along with my book being a love story, it offers 70 caregiver
tips that can benefit the caregiver, #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9B: I felt completely lost and
helpless. Just like when 9-11 hit us. We didnt know what to do.<=how cld
u? #hchlitss
NatriceR
@drkdhoffman @Rob_Cares #HCHLITSS I know I am missing a great
chat on #caregivers
Rob_Cares
Q9F: patient, family and friends. It puts cancer out in the open
and all the emotional dilemmas that #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9C: I hated that feeling. As a
result, I didnt want anyone else to feel helpless, like I did. #hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @Rob_Cares Q9E: Along with my book
being a love story, it offers 70 caregiver tips that can benefit the
caregiver, #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Unfortunate, avoidable RT @Rob_Cares Q9B I felt completely lost
and helpless. Just like when 9-11 hit us. We didnt know what to do #hchlitss
jensen_jessica
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9E: Along with my book being a
love story, it offers 70 caregiver tips that can benefit the caregiver, #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q9G: come with it. We're human. My book speaks to that. At the
same time, I learned a great deal. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Q9H: I felt it would have been wrong not to share what I've
learned. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
MT @Rob_Cares: Q9D: I also wanted them 2read
our story &know that its ok to love laugh cry & feel
uncertain<xactly what pple need #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Guys are #Fixers :( RT @Rob_Cares: Q9C: I hated that feeling. As a
result, I didnt want anyone else to feel helpless, like I did. #hchlitss
ChronicPainGPS
Best way to help others is 2 share UR story! MT @Rob_Cares: Q9C: I didnt want anyone else
to feel helpless, like I did. #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9D: I also wanted them to read
our story and know that its okay to love, laugh, cry and feel uncertain.<=I
get it! #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q9I: There's so much more that I continue to learn, as well. I
blog about it wkly and am finishing #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9G: come with it. Were human.
My book speaks to that. At the same time, I learned a great deal. #Hchlitss
Rob_Cares
Q9J: a second book that gives more insight into caregiving from a
psych/social perspective. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @Rob_Cares: Q9G: come with it. Were human.
My book speaks 2that. At the same time, I learned a great deal. #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9F: patient, family &
friends.It puts #cancer out in the open and all the
emotional dilemmas <=many pple need this #HCHLITSS
anetto
@Rob_Cares Sounds like those tips
would help anyone. Hard way to learn but you have valuable info for others in
same role #hchlitss
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares Being #Helpless is a difficult emotion for
men to accept, when it our nature to "Make Things Better" #hchlitss
rv_rikard
@Rob_Cares what is the title of the
forthcoming 2nd book? #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
Sounds great RT @Rob_Cares Q9E: Along with my book
being a love story, it offers 70 caregiver tips that can benefit the
caregiver, #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
@rv_rikard "We're In This
Together: A Caregiver's Guide" = book2 #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @nursefriendly: Guys are #Fixers :( RT @Rob_Cares: Q9C: I hated that
feeling...didnt want anyone else 2feel helpless, like me #Hchlitss
nursefriendly
:) RT @Rob_Cares: Q9D: I also wanted them to read
our story and know that its okay to love, laugh, cry and feel uncertain. #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
MT @nursefriendly @Rob_Cares Being #Helpless is a difficult emotion 4men
2accept when it our nature 2 "Make Things Better" <RIGHT #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
MT @anetto: @Rob_Cares Sounds like those tips
would help anyone. Hard way 2learn but u have valuable info for others in same
role #Hchlitss
rv_rikard
MT @Rob_Cares "We're In This
Together: A Caregiver's Guide" <= A must read on #caregiving for everyone! #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
@nursefriendly As men, we don't share
our emotions. I held them back, as well.I learned as I went along that it was
okay. #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares How did you deal with that
"being a fixer" mentality? #HCHLITSS
EmpowerMochaPt
RT @Rob_Cares: Q9H: I felt it would have been
wrong not to share what I've learned. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @drkdhoffman @rob_cares How did you deal with that
"being a fixer" mentality? <==Good question! #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
@Rob_Cares Any closing thoughts as the
hour approaches its end? #Hchlitss
rv_rikard
RT @hchlitss @Rob_Cares Any closing thoughts as the
hour approaches its end? #Hchlitss
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares Is your first book still available? #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
Current book will have you laughing and crying - I promise :-).
"We're In This Together: A Caregiver's Story" #HCHLITSS
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: @nursefriendly As men we dont share
our emotionsI held them back as well.I learned as Iwent along that it was
okay. #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
@rv_rikard I'm so grateful for having
me as your guest. I'm honored to be here. If I can help anyone you know, please
contact me. #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
@Rob_Cares Yes, we tend to hold it all
inside. That would be too tall of an order, in a situation like yours. #hchlitss
ChronicPainGPS
Cant wait to share it! MT @Rob_Cares: Q9E: Book is a love story &
offers 70 #caregiver tips to benefit CG, Pt,
family/friends #hchlitss
rv_rikard
@Rob_Cares thank you man for being our
guest tonight! You are a salt of the earth dude! #hchlitss
enBloomMedia
That's insight=>MT @Rob_Cares @nursefriendly As men, we dont share
emotions. held back, I learned as I went along that it was ok. #hchlitss
Rob_Cares
http://t.co/ui4EHeJ6oc and Barnes
and http://t.co/TQeFQBUlfG for
1stbook. #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
RT @Rob_Cares http://t.co/cdc5aq67Zz and Barnes
and http://t.co/ujhqPbhFUe for
1stbook. #HCHLITSS
hchlitss
RT @Rob_Cares: http://t.co/TN2WKZktp0 and Barnes
and http://t.co/7nT5CBzguk for
1stbook. #Hchlitss
CSlaterMD
Looking forward @Rob_Cares Current book will have u
laughing & crying -promise :-). "We're In This Together: A Caregiver's
Story" #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares I hate for this to
end...thank you so much for being here tonight and sharing your story... #HCHLITSS
nursefriendly
#Thankyou for sharing :) RT @rv_rikard: @Rob_Cares thank you man for being our
guest tonight! You are a salt of the earth dude! #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
RT @Rob_Cares: http://t.co/8KTCj2wB9B and Barnes
and http://t.co/oZMgzfgkWt for
1stbook. #HCHLITSS
scottsaxe
Great job tonight, @Rob_cares. Thanks for sharing so much
wonderful information! #Caregiver #HCHLITSS #HCHLITSS
Rob_Cares
It was a great time! Thank you for the invite! #HCHLITSS
rv_rikard
Folks, thank you for being a part of the #hchlitss tweet chat tonight! *You*
are the #hchlitss tweet chat!
enBloomMedia
@Rob_Cares thank you for sharing your
journey and discovery in #caregiving with us; ditto "salt
of the earth" #hchlitss
ChronicPainGPS
So impt 4 ppl 2 know its OK! MT @Rob_Cares: Q9D: Wanted them 2 read our
story, know its okay 2 love, laugh, cry and feel uncertain #hchlitss
drkdhoffman
@rob_cares What an incredible gift to
have you here! Thank you so much for sharing so much wonderful information!
What a gift! #HCHLITSS
enBloomMedia
Thanks to everyone for joining in our talk on #caregiving tonight because you are
the reason we are here! #hchlitss
rv_rikard
My thanks to my more than groooovy awesome co-hosts => @enBloomMedia and @drkdhoffman #hchlitss
