Category Archives: care giving

A Village where the Residents have Dementia…and Fun

Posted on August 29, 2012 by webmaven

This is an amazing concept in care, happening in the Netherlands. Well worth a look. The Guardian on Facebook.

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Have Fun and Get Lucky!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by webmaven

These games are a lot of fun and very different that what you might think a video/computer game is. If you’ve never played a video game before, Love or Lucky Buddha is the one to start on. Great activity for … Continue reading →

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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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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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A MUST event for nurses, therapists and spiritual end of life caregivers

Posted on August 9, 2012 by webmaven

RETREAT ON CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE AND RITUALS IN SERVICE TO THE DYING Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan Halifax are pioneers in the End-of-Life care field. This unique program is an intensive plunge into core contemplative practices, and is especially suited to … Continue reading →

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