Category Archives: aging

Are you Concerned for Someone who has Died?

Posted on July 28, 2019 by webmaven

Is it possible to help someone who is dead? The Buddhist view is that not only can we help those who have died, but we must do something to benefit them! The between lives state, which generally lasts about 7 … Continue reading →

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What the Living Can Learn by Looking Death Straight in the Eye

Posted on July 9, 2018 by webmaven

A good review by Parul Sehgal of a new must read book by Sallie Tisdale: Advice for Future Corpses (and Those Who Love Them): A Practical Perspective on Death and Dying “Consciousness is no longer grounded in the body; perception … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss’ Guide to Advance Directives

Posted on April 9, 2018 by webmaven

This is an absolute must watch!! Guide to Advance Directives in a fun and very clever rhyming format.   ZDOGGMD DR.SEUSS

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Holiday Caregiver Gifts!

Posted on October 16, 2017 by webmaven

I am updating my Caregiver Collections Shop to include LOTS of useful items and gifts for the holidays! All of our whimsical images are by the artist Lin Larsen and a portion of our profits are donated to the Labyrinth Readers … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Free – for the Moment!

Posted on July 20, 2017 by webmaven

Handling Anxiety Write it down. Acknowledging your worry takes away its obsessive power, so make a list of what’s bugging you. Say a prayer. Ask whatever deity or creative force or what/whoever you believe in for help, patience, and the … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Meditation

Posted on March 7, 2017 by webmaven

Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here’s how it changes your brain. A fascinating article in the Washington Post, looks well researched. Based on the swork of the Mindfulness Based Stress reduction Clinic in Boston. Here is a free … Continue reading →

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