Lisa Learns to Ride, Part IIOur riding adventures began last spring when we wheeled Lisa’s new bicycle out of the local REI store and into our car. Before that moment, Lisa had tested several bikes... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The RousingHe begins the Rousing every day in the early morning gloom. Most days he uses his new-found voice, but other times he opts for a bag, a box, or possibly... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Lisa Learns to Ride, Part IThe wheels started turning in her head earlier this year. “Rob,” she said, “I’d like to get a bicycle.” Getting Lisa (and myself) outdoors and engaged in exercise sounded like... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Reminder on LimitsAs a care-giver, I feel both happy and fortunate to see my wife responding well to her medication, Rituxan. Over the past six years, Lisa’s Rituxan infusions have brought her... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Financial Crisis to Financial Confusion: One Year LaterI wrote an article last year about our experience in rectifying a potential financial crisis caused by insurance uncertainty. Through diligent communication with the pharmaceutical company that provides co-pay assistance... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Listening to Caregivers: Recollections from a Caregiver SeminarThis past weekend, I traveled with Lisa for a 1-day patient blogger conference held in Chicago, IL. The event, hosted by a pharmaceutical company, was arranged to gather feedback from... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rituxan - Our Other RA CaregiverIt’s been eight years now since Lisa was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and in that time, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to provide her care and support... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Old Man Winter: An Opportunity for Care-givingAs I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’m gradually learning how I provide care-giving to Lisa in ways that may not seem obvious to me at first.. Our first snowfall of... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Managing the Juggling Act: Experiences from a Family VisitAs we move into November we begin to think about the upcoming holidays. For most of us the holidays will bring family visits and other special events. While many of... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Financial Crisis to Caregiving: An Unexpected OutcomeBeyond the many concerns and questions of being a caregiver I shared previously, I don’t have much experience dealing with the healthcare system. Lisa is quite independent and so she... By Rob4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Thrown into the Deep End: Concerns of a Novice CaregiverAfter that painful, sleepless night in the fall of 2006, Lisa finally received a diagnosis. What caused the pain and discomfort in her extremities? It was rheumatoid arthritis. Although the... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
