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hunterkelch2
Dec 31, 20173 min read
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...
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hunterkelch2
Dec 15, 20176 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...
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hunterkelch2
Dec 1, 20175 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...
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hunterkelch2
Nov 9, 20176 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...
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hunterkelch2
Sep 5, 20175 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...
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hunterkelch2
Sep 1, 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...
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hunterkelch2
Aug 9, 20177 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...
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hunterkelch2
May 13, 20173 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...
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hunterkelch2
Apr 30, 20172 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...
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hunterkelch2
Apr 27, 20173 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...
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hunterkelch2
Apr 11, 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...
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hunterkelch2
Apr 7, 20174 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...
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hunterkelch2
Mar 20, 20173 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...
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hunterkelch2
Mar 14, 20174 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...
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hunterkelch2
Mar 2, 20173 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...
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hunterkelch2
Feb 21, 20174 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...
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hunterkelch2
Feb 18, 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...
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hunterkelch2
Feb 8, 20172 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...
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hunterkelch2
Jan 28, 20174 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...
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hunterkelch2
Jan 25, 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...
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