Monthly Archives: July 2026

Featured Voices Speaking Out
No Longer a Private Family Matter: A conversation which challenges assumptions affecting caregiving

Our interview with Dr. Joan DelFattore is a must-read! From her phenomenal personal recovery to uncovering outdated and discriminatory policies directing the quality of our care, how it is provided, and by whom! This is tremendously important research on inequities in the health care system which are based on stereotypes [...]

2026-07-28T21:20:20-05:00July 27th, 2026|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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365 Ways to Say I Care
Way #15: Splash Water on Hands and Feet on a Hot Day

Why this helps: On a sweltering summer afternoon, the simple sensation of cool water can be deeply calming and refreshing. This activity is especially helpful if your loved one is restless, agitated, or overheated. The change in temperature is a powerful sensory input that can interrupt a cycle of anxiety [...]

2026-07-21T14:54:02-05:00July 19th, 2026|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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PERSON-CENTERED ADVOCACY
Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it

Talking about the dying process early can be supportive for caregivers and their loved ones.   Authors:  Karen Lutfey Spencer, University of Colorado Denver and Jane Callahan, North Carolina Central University Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, [...]

2026-08-01T21:19:12-05:00July 19th, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place, General|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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