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Hygiene Matters – Our 2003 SARS Experience

2002-2003 Those were the SARS years, but communications were so different in the early 2000’s! The internet was still quite new – and most hospitals [...]

2020-08-01T21:41:14-05:00July 6th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mindful Presence
Hygiene Matters – Our 2003 SARS Experience

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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 [...]

2020-07-05T15:33:34-05:00July 5th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mindful Presence
Compassion Sets Humans Apart

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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 [...]

2020-06-27T12:31:49-05:00June 27th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mindful Presence
Getting the Temperature Just Right Helps People With Dementia Stay Cool

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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 [...]

2020-06-26T14:33:20-05:00June 26th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Mindful Presence
The Source of Answers We Need

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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. [...]

2020-06-20T16:39:01-05:00June 20th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Mindful Presence
Some well-deserved pampering for Dad’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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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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