Caregiver Revolution

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 of Qi Gong

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 Techniques for Reflective Practice. See the entire program here: National Center for Death Education Summer institute.

Highly recommended by all of us here at Caregiver Revolution!

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National Plan for Alzheimer’s

Posted on May 16, 2012 by webmaven

The Obama admin came out with a new website and plans for fighting Alzheimer’s. See Alzheimer’s plan outlined. I personally dislike the terminology of “fighting” a disease. It often seems it’s the only way that our western medical system knows how to approach a medical condition. Can we work on prevention? Can we work on a maintaining healthy life style? I will be posting about eastern approaches to maintaining mental health and happiness in the upcoming weeks.

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Coping with a Loved One’s Terminal Illness

Posted on May 8, 2012 by webmaven

A very thorough and well written article from Harvard Health publications.

Coping with a Loved One’s Terminal Illness.

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New Survey about Caregiver Stress

Posted on April 30, 2012 by webmaven

Caregiving hurts health, costs sleep – UPI.com.

The stresses of caregiving are real. How do you manage them? By walking or exercising, practicing mindfulness on the details, BREATHING etc etc, all as outlined in Caregiver Revolution!