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 caregivers and their loved ones and only 99 cents!

Have fun, you’ll find a whole list of caregiver activities in Caregiver Revolution!

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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 the NY Times last week featured an excellent discussion of end of life issues and the need for us as a culture, to start paying more attention to Advance Directives!

A very good website which has been up and running since 1997  is Aging with Dignity and their highly recommended end of life planning kit is the Five Wishes. A brand new website, the Conversation Project also looks very good and can help you start this very necessary discussion about end of life care.

Being clear and organized in dealing with end of life issues is a vital part of the Caregiver Revolution!

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A Possible Simple Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on August 18, 2012 by webmaven

Italian doctor may have found surprisingly simple cure for Multiple Sclerosis. I have not personally verified this article but thought that it was worth posting. Clinically, it seems plausible. Sharing discoveries and health cures is a vital part of the Caregiver Revolution!

 

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23 and 1/2 Hours

Posted on August 15, 2012 by webmaven

Yesterday I told you that I’d talk a bit more about the value of taking a daily walk or getting a little exercise. Well Dr. Mike Evans does a much better job than I ever will…a THOROUGHLY enjoyable video…check out 23 and 1/2 Hours.

Exercise is a vital part of the Caregiver Revolution!

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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 you to get organized. A goal or goals will help you to focus and prioritize. What is the most important thing that you and your loved one want to accomplish? Organize your time around this and then you, as the caregiver, will find that you magically can free up some time for yourself. You can walk or exercise (at least a half hour per day) and start taking care of yourself. More about this tomorrow. The point is that caregiving can always be seen as a valuable and rewarding experience, and you as a caregiver are doing incredibly important work! It’s all a part of the Caregiver Revolution!

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