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Compassion Sets Humans Apart
“Like food sharing, health care was part of life for our ancestors—a major aspect of how they worked together to survive hard times. Humans have [...]
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Getting the Temperature Just Right Helps People With Dementia Stay Cool
"Sometimes people with dementia can become agitated or distressed, which can be disturbing for other people around them. This often happens for no clear reason [...]
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The Source of Answers We Need
A voice for change, Dr. Bill Thomas was featured in the very first regional Alzheimer’s Association publication, Spring 1999 issue, which I received after my [...]
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Roshi Joan Halifax – Pioneer in End-of-Life Care
Clearly needed and very beneficial especially during this time of suffering - a contemplative practice to become more grounded. Roshi Joan Halifax is recognized as [...]
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Some well-deserved pampering for Dad’s Day
Preparation is the key - combined with a supportive care partner team! Two special days in June included Dad’s birthday followed closely by Father’s Day. [...]
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Want to sleep like a baby during the coronavirus crisis? Here are 10 ways to do it
"In my research in sleep medicine and social epidemiology, I analyze sleep disorders in atypical cases, such as people with Parkinson’s disease, call centre and [...]
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Father’s Day Gifts
As Father's Day fast approaches, you may find some ideas in our Gift Gallery collection. The Turkish bathrobes, purchased at Marshall Field’s, were a Christmas [...]
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Pause Reflect Act
“It may be an important time in human history to voice your truth. A time to dismantle the illusion that only experts get to speak. [...]
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Going gentle
“. . . people should have the death conversation, to talk about their hopes for what they will experience at the end of life. You [...]
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How Oliver Sacks Brought Readers Into His Patients’ Inner Worlds
“Like no other writer, he showed readers how a compassionate doctor can treat the most misunderstood and marginalized patients by accessing their mysterious inner worlds.” [...]