Category Archives: elder care

The Cancer Bomb

Posted on September 18, 2023 by webmaven

In general I like this website, thecancerbomb.com, and so I am going to recommend it. It has a lot of tips and very practical information for end of life caregiving. That said, this site is full of ads! So travel at … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of playing Online Games

Posted on February 9, 2016 by webmaven

The following list of benefits is only a partial list of skills that can be learned and strengthened by playing certain specific online games, one of which is Diablo II Lord of Destruction*.  More information on how to get started … Continue reading →

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How ghost hunting made me a better caregiver

Posted on December 4, 2014 by webmaven

How ghost hunting made me a better caregiver for my parents Now this sounds pretty far-out, right? Think we’ve gone off the deep end a bit? Well, of course that happened lonnnnng ago! 🙂 Actually this is a really good … Continue reading →

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To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend

Posted on July 29, 2014 by webmaven

To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend  A good article, and  so very nice to see the word godsend in print…  

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The Energize Orb

Posted on May 7, 2014 by webmaven

  What are the ORBS and why might you be interested in them at all? Well, to get a little more energy, for one! Or, to dedicate an effort to send more energy to someone you care for. That’s right, just … Continue reading →

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Restart Living – Chronic Disease Self-Management Information and Workshops

Posted on March 6, 2014 by webmaven

This looks like a good program for those with chronic medical conditions. Based on the work of Kate Lorig and others at Stanford, the chronic disease self management program. The site below will direct you to sign up for an online workshop … Continue reading →

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