Author Archives: webmaven

How Things Have Changed

Posted on September 8, 2011 by webmaven

We may wonder why it’s not like the old times when sick and older family members could simply return home from the hospital and fit right back in. Why has caregiving gotten so difficult?  Hospitals are discharging people quicker and … Continue reading →

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The ESSENCE of the Caregiver Revolution

Posted on August 25, 2011 by webmaven

Here it is, summed up in one short paragraph by a caregiver taking care of her dying husband. We heartfully thank Marianna Janicelli for her contribution to Caregiver Revolution.  I have found that just when the caring situation is becoming … Continue reading →

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A Poignant Medicine Buddha Posting

Posted on August 6, 2011 by webmaven

This posting came through the Medicine Buddha list serve. It points out that we need to be vigilant…we never know when or how illness and death will come to us. Even those of us who think we have some kind … Continue reading →

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Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Bonus Package

Posted on July 30, 2011 by webmaven

Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Bonus Package Just discovered this on Hospice Foundation of America’s website. This site is well worth exploring; many excellent resources.

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Caregiver Revolution Reviewed in New Perspectives Magazine

Posted on July 21, 2011 by webmaven

Please take a moment to check out the review in New Perspectives Magazine written by Davida Katherine Maron. Thanks to Iven Lourie  at Gateways publishing for making this happen.

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Do you want to give a Presention at a Nursing Conference?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by webmaven

American Holistic Nurses Association Request for Proposals for 2012 Annual Conference   AHNA invites you to submit proposals for the 2012 Annual Conference, Holistic Nurses: Catalysts for Conscious Change, by September 7, 2011 (Poster abstracts will be accepted until December … Continue reading →

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