Category Archives: caregiver

Five smartphone apps for caregivers

Posted on April 11, 2011 by webmaven

Five smartphone apps for caregivers – MarketWatch. This might come in handy to our tech – savvy caregivers.

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Practical suggestions from a home care physical therapist

Posted on April 9, 2011 by webmaven

A Few Practical Suggestions for Setting up your Home from the Book Caregiver Revolution As a home care physical therapist, I would recommend that you set up the following modifications before or shortly after your loved one comes home from … Continue reading →

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More caregivers discovering positive aspects of caregiving

Posted on April 8, 2011 by webmaven

Caregivers’ Views Related to Stage of Loved One’s Illness and Whether Caregiver Had a Choice in Assuming Responsibility (from www.caregiving.org) WASHINGTON, DC, March 31, 2011— One-half of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia surveyed for a new caregiver … Continue reading →

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Take Two Placebos and Call Your Energy Healer in the Morning?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by webmaven

I really like Judith Schutz’s posts. They are down to earth, question the nature of accepted beliefs, and stimulate thought. You can find her articles, including the one above at her suite101 profile.

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Treating cancer with energy healing. Interview with Bill Bengston.

Posted on April 5, 2011 by webmaven

Treating cancer with Energy Healing. Interview with Bill Bengston. A very sane approach is advocated by Bill Bengston. This is worth a watch for anyone even remotely (no pun intended) interested in the subject. Treating cancer with Energy Healing (including … Continue reading →