Category Archives: spiritual care

Creating Moments of Joy: A Journal for Caregivers, Fourth Edition

Posted on February 13, 2011 by webmaven

“Everything is in the process of being forgotten But who we are – who we have been in  personality, mood and character- persists much longer.  David Dodson Gray p.18 A very insightful quote about our true nature in this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Companionship

Posted on February 5, 2011 by webmaven

One should not let a person die alone.  Indeed, in several societies, there are people whose role is to provide this special service.  They are not there in the capacity of ritual mourners, but to act as a companion or … Continue reading →

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Call for Calendar Listings

Posted on February 2, 2011 by webmaven

Please reply or comment with information about your event for our calendar. Any events or conferences, ongoing seminars accepted in any of the categories listed below. We aim to make this the most comprehensive calendar for caregivers, clinicians, hospice workers, … Continue reading →

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Professional Caregiving Brain Strain

Posted on January 12, 2011 by webmaven

A fun article: Brain Aerobics for caregivers! By Sylvia Nissenboim

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The American Book of the Dead by EJ Gold

Posted on January 27, 2007 by webmaven

I do a lot of work with the critically ill and dying and I use this text as a guidebook to help in critical, high stress, transitional situations. It aligns, of course, with the Tibetan Buddhist Bardo teachings, presenting them … Continue reading →

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