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St. Raphael – Patron Saint of Medical Workers

At Caregiver Revolution we advocate bringing spirituality into  your work. Whatever spiritual tradition you believe in, go for it! It will give  you strength and  conviction. Of course you respect other’s beliefs and realize that your practice is your practice … Continue reading

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Every Healthcare Provider is a Caregiver!

Every clinician is a caregiver. Our book, Caregiver Revolution is for family caregivers and professionals. With our new clinical education initiative you will see how our tips, tools and techniques are applicable to the clinical environment. Take for instance “matching the mood … Continue reading

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Empowering Seniors: Upcoming Caregiver Conference

Caregiver Revolution will have an exhibitor table and I’m pleased to say that I will be giving the closing speech “Caregiver Revolution: Taking Better Care of Yourself and Others at the End of Life” at the JFS Caregiver Conference October 28th, … Continue reading

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Every Day A Holy Day by Barbara Haynes

  Looking forward to receiving what looks like a wonderful, useful book. I will post a review very soon, but  for now visit the Every Day A Holy Day facebook page! Every Day A Holy Day is an excellent manual … Continue reading

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What Will Happen Today?

Last night just before the Group Orb Run, I pulled a book off the shelf, opened it up and this is what it said. While it is ringing in my head I thought I should share it: Familiarization is the … Continue reading

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Dr. Bill Thomas: Making a Better Nursing Home

Dr. Bill Thomas is doing some good work. Check this article about him from the Washington Post: We’re Lucky if We Get to be Old. He believes that his generation, which reinvented what it means to be young, should now … Continue reading

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