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Here are 10 STEPS for Managing Stress from Caregiver Revolution

Breathe deeply As a caregiver, there are moments where your frustration, anger, or anxiety will spike to overwhelming levels. When that happens, breathing deeply is your best friend. It forces you to pause and calm down so you can better … Continue reading

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Just discovered: The Caregiver Space

A friend just sent me a link to  The Caregiver Space and I must admit that I like it. That’s kind of unusual these days as many websites are made for advertising and completely devoid of content. Haven’t gotten a chance to … Continue reading

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Tai Chi and Mindfulness – daily practice

“Much, much there is, grasshopper, about this tai chi…” In perusing the new popularity of tai chi it could be said that people think of it as a system of  kind-of-complicated movements devised to be performed verrrrrry slowly to teach … Continue reading

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The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

The Scientific 7-Minute Workout – NYTimes.com. Just had to post this being a physical therapist and all. This demonstrates just how simple a basic fitness program can be. All of these exercises can be modified to make them easier for … Continue reading

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23 and 1/2 Hours

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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World Conference on Active Ageing…Happening NOW!

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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