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2017: Year in Review
Tonight I will scratch one more item off my Bucket List, I will be venturing out to ring in New Years Eve. As I reflect back on 2017 and...
hunterkelch2
Dec 31, 20173 min read


Christmas Cabaret Concert at the Conservatory
Growing up I always looked forward to Christmas. Friends and family gathered at our decorated home throughout the entire holiday...
hunterkelch2
Dec 15, 20176 min read


Holiday Gift Ideas for Caregivers
In the US, 29% of aduts are family caregivers. Caregivers face many challenges, especially during the holiday season. Non-caregivers...
hunterkelch2
Dec 1, 20175 min read


Cranberry Highway and Deep Conversations
Cranberry Bog in Warrens Cheese and Packers are what comes to mind when mentioning Wisconsin. After all, a cheesehead wearing Packer is...
hunterkelch2
Nov 9, 20176 min read


Dating, Dining and Liftware Level™
This post was sponsored by Verily. Personal opinions and thoughts are my own. Spaghetti is a “no-no” for first dates The other day I...
hunterkelch2
Sep 5, 20175 min read


Emergency Evacuation Plan for Individuals with Disabilities
On Tuesday, I ventured down to the 400 Block to attend the Wausau Police Department Community Thank -you event. The event had a huge...
hunterkelch2
Sep 1, 20175 min read


FitBit: Effective Tool in Caring for the Caregiver
This week I would like to welcome regular guest blogger and my mom, Sandi. My mom is my primary caregiver and she also assists me with...
hunterkelch2
Aug 9, 20177 min read


Metro Ride Paratransit Service: Transportation Option for Individuals With Disabilities
Getting a lift from Peter Burek, Metro Ride Operations Manager I previously blogged about my experience with the Wausau Area Transit...
hunterkelch2
May 13, 20173 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode R-U-N-RUNAWAY
Embed from Getty Images There is no playbook for raising a disabled child. Parents triumph and parents fail. Boundaries are blurred and...
hunterkelch2
Apr 30, 20172 min read


“To-Go” Essentials for Traveling With Incontinence
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseTENA #CollectiveBias...
hunterkelch2
Apr 27, 20173 min read


Storm Preparation For Individuals with Disabilities
Tree fell over car during spring storm in Wausau 2017 Early Monday morning, around 1 am, a storm blew through Wausau. Later it was...
hunterkelch2
Apr 11, 20173 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode C-H-CHEATER: When Accommodating Becomes Enabling
Watching this week’s episode of Speechless took me back to the days of my school years. This was a time when I not only used my...
hunterkelch2
Apr 7, 20174 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode D-I-DING: Wheelchair Etiquette Tips and Caregiving Challenges
My wheelchair is not a foot rest! In the most recent episode of Speechless, D-I-DING, two important disability issues were brought to...
hunterkelch2
Mar 20, 20173 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode: Dynamics of a Special Needs Family
My brother, Nghia Last week’s episode of Speechless, S-U-R–SURPRISE!, examined the complex relationship dynamics that occur in special...
hunterkelch2
Mar 14, 20174 min read


Inadequacy: Discussion of Speechless Episode O-S-Oscar P-A-Party
Inadequacy is a term many special needs moms are familiar with. On the last week’s episode of Speechless, feelings of inadequacy were...
hunterkelch2
Mar 2, 20173 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode: T-H THE C-L CLUB
Goofing off with Adam On last week’s episode of Speechless, the delicate relationship between caregiver and client was examined. When a...
hunterkelch2
Feb 21, 20174 min read


If I Need Help Products Give Caregivers Peace of Mind
If I Need Help Tag and Card On the day you become a parent, your world changes forever. Carefree days are far and few between. As our...
hunterkelch2
Feb 18, 20174 min read


Caring.com: A Valuable Caregiver Resource
Caring.com is a very useful support and information tool for all types of caregivers. Caring.com offers information, advice and on-line...
hunterkelch2
Feb 8, 20172 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode D-A-T-E-DATE?
This week there was not a new episode of Speechless. However, they did show a rerun of Episode 6 called D-A-T-E-DATE? The challenges of...
hunterkelch2
Jan 28, 20174 min read


Discussion of Speechless Episode S-I-C-SICK D-A-DAY
Last week’s episode of ABC’s Speechless was titled S-I-C-SICK DAY. Common illness that tends to run through a family was the challenge...
hunterkelch2
Jan 25, 20174 min read
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