Category Archives: nursing

Upcoming Caregiver Event – Parish Nurses Network

Posted on April 3, 2013 by webmaven

Happy to announce that I’ll  be a featured speaker at this nursing conference coming up next week, Thursday 4/11/13, in beautiful Poughkeepsie, NY. Registration information at the end of the flyer. The Parish Nurses Network Committee Presents Free Educational Program … Continue reading →

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Spirituality at end of life: Practitioners remain hesitant

Posted on February 11, 2013 by webmaven

Spirituality at end of life: Practitioners remain hesitant | The Life Matters Media Newswire. This is an interesting website to know about, a good resource for end of life care articles and thoughtful posts.  

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Contemplative Care for the Dying

Posted on December 8, 2012 by webmaven

Excellent article on compassionate end of life care. Being the bridge – Guest Voices – The Washington Post. “For end-of-life clinicians or caregivers, being the bridge to what’s next demands courageous presence in the face of death, the ability to … Continue reading →

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A Possible Simple Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on August 18, 2012 by webmaven

Italian doctor may have found surprisingly simple cure for Multiple Sclerosis. I have not personally verified this article but thought that it was worth posting. Clinically, it seems plausible. Sharing discoveries and health cures is a vital part of the Caregiver … Continue reading →

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Here’s what a Caregiver Kit should look like!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by webmaven

Well worth the 30 second download time, this caregiver kit from AGIS will help you (or your clients) get organized. This is an important aspect of caregiving that is often ignored, and, here’s a little secret: setting a short term goal (or goals) will help … Continue reading →

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City of Hope: Programs for Health Professionals

Posted on July 6, 2012 by webmaven

Health care professionals who have made the decision to specialize in oncology face a unique set of challenges. Issues such as quality of life and symptom management regularly impact standard of care concerns. City of Hope’s Division of Nursing Research … Continue reading →

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