Donna Steigleder created Becoming a Family Caregiver from a desire to reach out to other wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, family, and others who daily provide care to someone in their homes. Being a family caregiver is an extremely difficult job. Donna had the advantage of being a nurse and working in a hospital when she became a caregiver. But unfortunately, most caregivers don’t have those resources. Wanting to find a way to make those resources available in some way accessible to all ages and socio-economic groups, Donna came up with the idea of this website.
Learn about Donna Steigleder’s background and credentials, including her personal and professional work history and life experiences that qualify her to speak to the topics presented. Then, follow her on her caregiving journey as you see how God prepared her for her role, starting long before the need became a reality. God had a plan in mind all along – one to prepare, strengthen, and support her before she faced the biggest challenges of her life.
I’ve Been Where You Are Now I understand how a new caregiver feels. I’ve stood at that same door of uncertainty and felt the tidal wave of anxiety roll over me as I wondered what lay ahead. Over the past twenty years, I have experienced first-hand caregiving during three major family life events. As a […]
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Education Bachelor of Science with Major in Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia Diploma in Nursing from Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing Additional Training Infection Control and Prevention Substance Abuse and Prevention Threat Assessment and Intervention Domestic Violence Sexual Harassment Ostomy and Wound Care Chemotherapy Administration Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Education Principles and Training Crisis
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Medical Pre-Registration Form Medical Pre-Registration Form Keeps Information Handy The Medical Pre-Registration Form allows you to record all your pertinent health information in advance when you have the details at your fingertips. Each time you see a doctor or start using a new over-the-counter medication or herbal remedy, add it to the list. When
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Father Had MS Lynn’s story began when he was a young teen. His father, who was a carpenter, experienced difficulty walking. His diagnosis of multiple sclerosis came soon afterward. His life and that of his family changed dramatically with his diagnosis because, at that time, no treatments were available for MS. Lynn remembers his Dad’s
Donna Steigleder with husband Lynn Hi, my name is Donna. I’m the wife of a Multiple Sclerosis patient, Lynn, diagnosed in 2006. MSCaregiverSharing, my original blog site, was dedicated to telling the story of how I adapted to being both a caregiver and spouse to someone with multiple sclerosis. As part of that story, however,
I first became a caregiver raising a child with special needs. Unfortunately, as is true with many marriages where a special needs child requires significant attention, our marriage ended in divorce. Though hesitant to try again, I remarried a few years later to a very supportive man who understood my need to be present with
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