Category Archives: care giving

Life Story Telling – In Your Own Words

Posted on November 21, 2011 by webmaven

I am overjoyed to be witness to the growing popularity of life story (life review) projects such as StoryCorps, which now has a spot on NPR and is doing terrific work. I’m also happy to see that a friend, Betty … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss This Event: The Challenges of Family Caregiving: What Needs to Be Done?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by webmaven

This is amazing! I have no idea how so many excellent speakers are going to present in 3 hours! This will be webcast!!! See details below. The Challenges of Family Caregiving: What Needs to Be Done?   Thursday, December 1, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Interesting article about Advance Directives

Posted on October 23, 2011 by webmaven

Gundersen Hospital sounds like it has an advanced approach to this issue but it’s been subject to alot of hype. Make your own decision… http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/october-21-2011/advance-directives/9748/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=pbs If people fill out a five wishes document they will have a chance to deal with a lot … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Health Care Symposium in Kingston, NY

Posted on September 15, 2011 by webmaven

Health Care Revolution SynergisticWellnessCenter_8th (2) A 4 week symposium on Self Empowerment and Compassionate Medical Care at Kingston Library during the month of October with panel discussions and open dialogue for health care providers, caregivers, patients and the public. WEDNESDAY … Continue reading →

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How Things Have Changed

Posted on September 8, 2011 by webmaven

We may wonder why it’s not like the old times when sick and older family members could simply return home from the hospital and fit right back in. Why has caregiving gotten so difficult?  Hospitals are discharging people quicker and … Continue reading →

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The ESSENCE of the Caregiver Revolution

Posted on August 25, 2011 by webmaven

Here it is, summed up in one short paragraph by a caregiver taking care of her dying husband. We heartfully thank Marianna Janicelli for her contribution to Caregiver Revolution.  I have found that just when the caring situation is becoming … Continue reading →

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