Category Archives: aging

Advance Directives, Living Wills…How do YOU Want it to End???

Posted on August 22, 2012 by webmaven

Not one of us thinks that we are actually going to die, but somehow, somehow we come to the end of  our lives, possibly facing difficult decisions that we never planned for. How do you want it to end?An article in … Continue reading →

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A Possible Simple Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on August 18, 2012 by webmaven

Italian doctor may have found surprisingly simple cure for Multiple Sclerosis. I have not personally verified this article but thought that it was worth posting. Clinically, it seems plausible. Sharing discoveries and health cures is a vital part of the Caregiver … Continue reading →

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Here’s what a Caregiver Kit should look like!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by webmaven

Well worth the 30 second download time, this caregiver kit from AGIS will help you (or your clients) get organized. This is an important aspect of caregiving that is often ignored, and, here’s a little secret: setting a short term goal (or goals) will help … Continue reading →

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World Conference on Active Ageing…Happening NOW!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by webmaven

Check out this excerpt from the plenary keynote address that will be given in a few hours at an excellent conference, WCAA2012, that happens only once every 4 years! And yes the Scots do spell it with an “e.” Wish … Continue reading →

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PAL 2012 Early Registration

Posted on July 22, 2012 by webmaven

19th International Congress on Palliative Care October 9-12, 2012 – Palais des Congrès, Montréal, Canada EARLY BIRD Registration Deadline: August 1, 2012 Dear Colleague, You are invited to attend the 19th International Congress on Palliative Care, to be held October … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Revolution at Arlington Library – July 18th

Posted on July 10, 2012 by webmaven

Next Wednesday at 6pm I’ll be giving a presentation and signing books at Poughkeepsie Library’s Arlington Branch. Should be lots of fun…I hope to have a powerpoint presentation up and (semi) running and show some great new internet and gaming tools for the … Continue reading →

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