Category Archives: aging

A Good Life Honored by A Terrific Obituary

Posted on May 5, 2013 by webmaven

Antonia Larroux Obituary: View Antonia Larrouxs Obituary by New York Times. This is about the best obit I’ve ever read. It makes me reflect on how we view our lives and if we can keep a sense of humor and … Continue reading →

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NHS Recognition that Mindfulness Meditation is Good for Depression

Posted on April 9, 2013 by webmaven

  NHS recognition of mindfulness meditation is good for depression  It’s only been at least forty years that this has been known…see: Benson, Herbert. The Relaxation Response. New York: Avon Books, 1975, p. 32. Is science finally starting to catch up to … Continue reading →

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Someone you know ill?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by webmaven

Someone you know ill? Watch what you say, and to whom – latimes.com. Brilliantly simple map reminder system for guiding interactions with others who may be ill.

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Upcoming Caregiver Event – Parish Nurses Network

Posted on April 3, 2013 by webmaven

Happy to announce that I’ll  be a featured speaker at this nursing conference coming up next week, Thursday 4/11/13, in beautiful Poughkeepsie, NY. Registration information at the end of the flyer. The Parish Nurses Network Committee Presents Free Educational Program … Continue reading →

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Spirituality at end of life: Practitioners remain hesitant

Posted on February 11, 2013 by webmaven

Spirituality at end of life: Practitioners remain hesitant | The Life Matters Media Newswire. This is an interesting website to know about, a good resource for end of life care articles and thoughtful posts.  

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Weighing the End of Life – NYTimes.com

Posted on February 4, 2013 by webmaven

Weighing the End of Life – NYTimes.com. We are going through the exact scenario described in this article with our little puppy Choco. I’m amazed at the number of folks I’ve talked with who’ve had similar experiences with an aging … Continue reading →

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