Category Archives: cancer care

Take Two Placebos and Call Your Energy Healer in the Morning?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by webmaven

I really like Judith Schutz’s posts. They are down to earth, question the nature of accepted beliefs, and stimulate thought. You can find her articles, including the one above at her suite101 profile.

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Treating cancer with energy healing. Interview with Bill Bengston.

Posted on April 5, 2011 by webmaven

Treating cancer with Energy Healing. Interview with Bill Bengston. A very sane approach is advocated by Bill Bengston. This is worth a watch for anyone even remotely (no pun intended) interested in the subject. Treating cancer with Energy Healing (including … Continue reading →

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First Annual Leadership Summit

Posted on March 24, 2011 by webmaven

From our friends at Caregiving.org: Dorland Health will host the first Leadership Summit on May 11, 2011 in Washington DC at the National Press Club for members of the care coordination team to facilitate a cohesive bond between professionals who … Continue reading →

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Companionship

Posted on February 5, 2011 by webmaven

One should not let a person die alone.  Indeed, in several societies, there are people whose role is to provide this special service.  They are not there in the capacity of ritual mourners, but to act as a companion or … Continue reading →

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Call for Calendar Listings

Posted on February 2, 2011 by webmaven

Please reply or comment with information about your event for our calendar. Any events or conferences, ongoing seminars accepted in any of the categories listed below. We aim to make this the most comprehensive calendar for caregivers, clinicians, hospice workers, … Continue reading →

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The Journey Towards Death Recognizing the Dying Process By Angela Morrow, RN, About.com Guide

Posted on December 27, 2010 by webmaven

A concise, well written article…well worth reading: http://dying.about.com/od/thedyingprocess/a/process.htm You may want to consider subscribing to Angela’s About.com mail list. She is an excellent moderator and her posts are generally informative and of good quality.

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