We bear witness to the heart-breaking stories of adult children about their parents - older adults dying alone during COVID-19. Each one has a story [...]
In the aftermath of past pandemics, people have generally returned to their previous handwashing habits. But the COVID-19 crisis is different from other outbreaks. Never [...]
Frank Ostaseski and Roshi Joan Halifax, two renowned teachers who for decades have been helping those facing illness, grief, and loss are facilitating three 90-minute [...]
"Structure allows us to gain some control over our lives. It helps prevent a buildup of 'empty' time that could make you very aware of [...]
Buddhist doctrines recognize an interconnection between everything. The pandemic is a moment to see this more clearly. With every action someone takes for self-care, such [...]
"... gratitude may be most valuable as a way of honoring and acknowledging someone else. Indeed, researchers have found that expressions of gratitude lead to [...]
When you size something up as a challenge, it’s easier to rise to the occasion. Instead of withdrawing from the problem, you shift to problem-solving. [...]
As our hands touch many surfaces, they can pick up microbes, including viruses. Then by touching contaminated hands to your eyes, nose or mouth, the [...]
People who are vulnerable to anxiety and related disorders might find the coronavirus epidemic particularly overwhelming. Consequently, they might experience anxiety symptoms that interfere with [...]
John Swinton, PhD, provides a perspective which offers a re-orientation from the conventional storyline of dementia care to person-centered care based on practical theology. According [...]