Category Archives: care giving

Practical suggestions from a home care physical therapist

Posted on April 9, 2011 by webmaven

A Few Practical Suggestions for Setting up  your Home from the Book  Caregiver Revolution As a home care physical therapist, I would recommend that you set up the following modifications before or shortly after your loved one comes home from … Continue reading →

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More caregivers discovering positive aspects of caregiving

Posted on April 8, 2011 by webmaven

Caregivers’ Views Related to Stage of Loved One’s Illness and Whether Caregiver Had a Choice in Assuming Responsibility   (from www.caregiving.org) WASHINGTON, DC, March 31, 2011— One-half of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia surveyed for a new caregiver … Continue reading →

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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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A caregiver website to add to your list

Posted on March 27, 2011 by webmaven

This is a pretty good website that we’ll be adding to our links page shortly: http://www.agingcare.com/

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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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