Category Archives: caregiver support

You Can Do Something to Help Others

Posted on March 13, 2013 by webmaven

We’re heading into a time when it will be viewed as cool to help others. I’m really happy about that. Two simple, effective and direct ways to help others at any stage of their lives are to do Labyrinth Readings … Continue reading →

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Cathead Crazy

Posted on January 2, 2013 by webmaven

Caring for Elderly Parents in Life…and in Fiction | BoomerBazaar Blog. My favorite line is a quote from the author’s mom: “Honey, I’m doing the best I can, working with what I have left.”

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Rabbi Harold Kushner on dealing with grief and loss

Posted on December 23, 2012 by webmaven

Rabbi Harold Kushner on dealing with grief and loss | Minnesota Public Radio News. An enjoyable talk about the book of Job, if anything it will serve as an introduction to Rabbi Kushner who is a wonderful story teller – … Continue reading →

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What is a POLST form????

Posted on December 11, 2012 by webmaven

In the hospital where I work, as I’m going about my daily physical therapy business I have recently noticed the appearance of colorful pink forms in many of the charts. I feel that this kind of snuck up on me, … Continue reading →

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November is National Caregivers Month – Upcoming Conferences

Posted on October 29, 2012 by webmaven

Many many caregiving events are coming up in the month of November including 2 local conferences, St. Francis Hospital and Jewish Family Services and one major event in New Jersey later this week. Caregiver Revolution will have tables at all … Continue reading →

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The Caregiver Crisis

Posted on October 10, 2012 by webmaven

An absolute MUST site for healthcare professionals as well as volunteers and administrators. TEDMED – Great Challenge – The Caregiver Crisis.

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