Category Archives: home care

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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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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Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Bonus Package

Posted on July 30, 2011 by webmaven

Spirituality and End-of-Life Care Bonus Package Just discovered this on Hospice Foundation of America’s website. This site is well worth exploring; many excellent resources.

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An all purpose prayer

Posted on July 8, 2011 by webmaven

We just added this page which is an all purpose prayer or reading for anyone who is going through transition, crisis or simply needs some spiritual support.

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Caregiver Tips and Tools

Posted on June 22, 2011 by webmaven

Check out our new section above, Caregiver tips and tools. You will see the drop down or start right in on Tip 1. Every day or so we will be adding a new and easily implemented practical TOOL that you can use … Continue reading →

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