Author Archives: webmaven

Have Fun and Get Lucky!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by webmaven

These games are a lot of fun and very different that what you might think a video/computer game is. If you’ve never played a video game before, Love or Lucky Buddha is the one to start on. Great activity for … Continue reading →

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Advance Directives, Living Wills…How do YOU Want it to End???

Posted on August 22, 2012 by webmaven

Not one of us thinks that we are actually going to die, but somehow, somehow we come to the end of  our lives, possibly facing difficult decisions that we never planned for. How do you want it to end?An article in … Continue reading →

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A Possible Simple Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on August 18, 2012 by webmaven

Italian doctor may have found surprisingly simple cure for Multiple Sclerosis. I have not personally verified this article but thought that it was worth posting. Clinically, it seems plausible. Sharing discoveries and health cures is a vital part of the Caregiver … Continue reading →

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23 and 1/2 Hours

Posted on August 15, 2012 by webmaven

Yesterday I told you that I’d talk a bit more about the value of taking a daily walk or getting a little exercise. Well Dr. Mike Evans does a much better job than I ever will…a THOROUGHLY enjoyable video…check out … Continue reading →

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Here’s what a Caregiver Kit should look like!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by webmaven

Well worth the 30 second download time, this caregiver kit from AGIS will help you (or your clients) get organized. This is an important aspect of caregiving that is often ignored, and, here’s a little secret: setting a short term goal (or goals) will help … Continue reading →

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World Conference on Active Ageing…Happening NOW!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by webmaven

Check out this excerpt from the plenary keynote address that will be given in a few hours at an excellent conference, WCAA2012, that happens only once every 4 years! And yes the Scots do spell it with an “e.” Wish … Continue reading →

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