Category Archives: exercises

Benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong

Posted on May 25, 2012 by webmaven

I said that I was going to post about some good strategies for preventative and lifestyle medicine and here is a good place to start…a basic article but with scientific studies showing the benefits of these two ancient practices. Benefits … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Helps Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Posted on February 29, 2012 by webmaven

A new study provides promising results for Parkinson’s patients…now they have a great reason to practice tai chi!

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Carezone, a new website

Posted on February 15, 2012 by webmaven

Saw a Huffington Post article and thought I would post it. I’m not sure that the concept of this site will be easily understood and/or that it will be subscribed to and utilized by the average caregiver. What do you … Continue reading →

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What will you talk about…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by webmaven

A thought provoking article by a hospice chaplain. My Faith: What people talk about before they die  I’d like to thank Greg Schneider of  Hospice Community Forum for alerting me to this blog.          

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Review of Caregiver Revolution

Posted on January 19, 2012 by webmaven

Here’s a nice review of our book in an excellent Hudson Valley magazine, The Chronogram. http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2012/1/Books/Short-Takes-January-2012

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Holistic Health Seminar in New Paltz

Posted on December 1, 2011 by webmaven

New Paltz Holistic Health Seminar: A monthly meeting of Healers and Alternative Health Care Practitioners.  Second  Thursday of the month, NEXT WEEK Feb 9th from 6-8pm, at the Sanctuary on Academy St. in New Paltz. Each meeting will include a discussion … Continue reading →

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