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Holistic Health Seminar in New Paltz

Posted on December 1, 2011 by webmaven

New Paltz Holistic Health Seminar: A monthly meeting of Healers and Alternative Health Care Practitioners.  Second  Thursday of the month, NEXT WEEK Feb 9th from 6-8pm, at the Sanctuary on Academy St. in New Paltz. Each meeting will include a discussion … Continue reading →

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Life Story Telling – In Your Own Words

Posted on November 21, 2011 by webmaven

I am overjoyed to be witness to the growing popularity of life story (life review) projects such as StoryCorps, which now has a spot on NPR and is doing terrific work. I’m also happy to see that a friend, Betty … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss This Event: The Challenges of Family Caregiving: What Needs to Be Done?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by webmaven

This is amazing! I have no idea how so many excellent speakers are going to present in 3 hours! This will be webcast!!! See details below. The Challenges of Family Caregiving: What Needs to Be Done?   Thursday, December 1, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Interesting article about Advance Directives

Posted on October 23, 2011 by webmaven

Gundersen Hospital sounds like it has an advanced approach to this issue but it’s been subject to alot of hype. Make your own decision… http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/october-21-2011/advance-directives/9748/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=pbs If people fill out a five wishes document they will have a chance to deal with a lot … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Health Care Symposium in Kingston, NY

Posted on September 15, 2011 by webmaven

Health Care Revolution SynergisticWellnessCenter_8th (2) A 4 week symposium on Self Empowerment and Compassionate Medical Care at Kingston Library during the month of October with panel discussions and open dialogue for health care providers, caregivers, patients and the public. WEDNESDAY … Continue reading →

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Webcam 101 for Seniors

Posted on September 14, 2011 by webmaven

Time for a laugh, they were totally unaware that they were recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcN08Tg3PWw

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