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A MUST event for nurses, therapists and spiritual end of life caregivers

Posted on August 9, 2012 by webmaven

RETREAT ON CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE AND RITUALS IN SERVICE TO THE DYING Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan Halifax are pioneers in the End-of-Life care field. This unique program is an intensive plunge into core contemplative practices, and is especially suited to … Continue reading →

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Computer Games for (those formerly known as) NON-Gamers!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by webmaven

My caregiver presentation this week at the Poughkeepsie Library Arlington Branch will include showing some computer games that are TOTALLY enjoyable for those of all ages…even for those formerly known as non-gamers! These games have all the wonderful benefits associated … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Revolution at Arlington Library – July 18th

Posted on July 10, 2012 by webmaven

Next Wednesday at 6pm I’ll be giving a presentation and signing books at Poughkeepsie Library’s Arlington Branch. Should be lots of fun…I hope to have a powerpoint presentation up and (semi) running and show some great new internet and gaming tools for the … Continue reading →

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The Golden Room

Posted on June 13, 2012 by webmaven

End of Life: Nursing Solutions for Death w Dignity This professional clinical guide presents nursing administrators and nurses in acute care agencies, nursing homes, hospice, and palliative care settings with detailed implementation strategies for accommodating dying persons and their loved … Continue reading →

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Exit Laughing

Posted on May 30, 2012 by webmaven

Recommended Read: Exit Laughing: How Humor Takes the Sting Out of Death – Google Books. Highly recommended by all of us here at Caregiver Revolution!  

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Mount Ida Summer Program

Posted on May 20, 2012 by webmaven

The Mount Ida program sets the standard in grief therapy and bereavement work education. It happens every summer in late July. It offers programs such as: Traumatic Grief, Supporting the Bereaved, Children’s Grief, Bereavement Support in a Group Setting, and … Continue reading →

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