Mark Koziol

Hello Sita, you didn’t owe anyone an explanation. Every household is set up different and for that I commend you for taking care of your mother. Thank you again for being a caring caregiver, Mark.

You are welcome Terry. The most important thing to making this plan work is to have appropriate portion size. You don’t want to overeat just even to keep you going for a couple hours. I also found keeping a little bowl of nuts readily accessible like on the counter will help in your plan. Mark

Hello Terry, I would try and make a list of foods that you like to eat at certain times of the day. Try to divide them up in their categories; protein, carbs, fruits and veggies that aren’t starchy. I had to lose weight and I would eat 5-6 small meals a day and I was never hungry. Each meal would have a protein and a carb sometimes it would be s…[Read more]

Hello Janet, thank you for sharing. I live to hear stories about persons still remaining stable and active in their pf journey. I hope your husband continues to remain stable and active for many years to come. Take care, Mark.

I know most hospital groups do have social workers on staff. For doctors offices it probably depends on the doctors group as many are affiliated to cut down on overhead. I would ask your mom’s doctor first and he may have suggestions but if you are not comfortable with him you can always get second opinion as well. Best wishes, Mark

Hello Sita, I’m sorry to hear about your mother. This disease is devastating to patients and caregivers alike. I think you should speak to a social worker who specializes in hospice care. Many hospitals or clinics do have a social worker on staff to help guide you through the process. They might even discuss palliative care with with the both of y…[Read more]

Hello Mary, thank you for sharing your experience. If possible try to keep your o2 at 94 or above I think you will have more energy to perform your daily activities. Take care, Mark.