Author Archives: webmaven

A TERRIFIC Site – Final Fling

Posted on June 4, 2012 by webmaven

End of life care sites are becoming more and more popular but this is a REALLY good one…home grown and non-corporate, whimsical, LIGHT and full of information. Well worth a look. This site was recommended to me by the folks … 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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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 … Continue reading →

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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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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 … Continue reading →

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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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