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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 customer service workers or video game players. Here are 10 recommendations to promote sleep, based on both my observations and the scientific literature." - Austin Etindele, Sleep [...]

Susan Troyer2020-06-20T01:23:14-05:00June 19th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Anxiety, Avoid backlit devices before bedtime, avoid sleeping during the day, COVID-19 pandemic, Dementia caregivers, get a deeper sleep, good sleep is essential to health, healthy lifestyle, insomnia, Lack of sleep, Parkinson's disease, poor sleep, promote sleep, quality of sleep, Regular bedtime, regulating your body clock, Sleep, Sleep hygiene, Sleep of good quality, sleep pressure, Sleeping well, Sleeping well is essential, stress levels|Comments Off

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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 gift to Mother and Dad in the 70’s. Upon arriving at the ranch many years later, I found them hanging in the closet showing very [...]

Susan Troyer2020-06-20T16:35:25-05:00June 17th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Comments Off

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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. So do your research, find your voice, and share it without needing anyone to agree with you or even support you. Recognize that it may [...]

Susan Troyer2020-06-20T16:33:14-05:00June 2nd, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Alzheimer's caregiving, Care partner, Dementia caregiving, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Bill Thomas, Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Riane Eisler, Partnerism, Partnerships, Pause-Reflect-Act|Comments Off

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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 aren’t going to achieve what you want unless you articulate it to people who can help you sort it out. . . . If we [...]

Susan Troyer2020-05-17T01:00:46-05:00May 17th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: A good death, Changing dementia culture, components of a good death, death with dignity, Dementia caregivers, Destigmatizing death, Dying patients, End of life as a life stage, End-of-life legacy, Hospice care, Living will, Palliative care|Comments Off

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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.” – Delcan Fahy, Lecturer in Communications, Dublin City University Oliver Sacks achieved global public renown because his writings melded two particular traits that cut [...]

Susan Troyer2020-05-12T21:32:37-05:00May 12th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Brain, Dementia caregivers, massive tumor, nature of neuroscience, neurological conditions, Parkinson’s, patients’ inner worlds, Penetrating the mind, the core of the disorder, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat|Comments Off

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I Help People to Live Until That Very Last Moment

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 cut short too soon - in the absence of family, loved ones, and a human connection. It feels far removed from a time when one [...]

Susan Troyer2020-05-10T14:21:41-05:00May 8th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: COVID-19, Dementia caregivers, Dementia community, end-of-life doulas, good death, nursing home, People living with dementia, supporting people at the end of life|Comments Off

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Could COVID-19 Permanently Change Hand Hygiene?

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 before have hand sanitizing and social distancing practices been enacted on such a global scale. So, could COVID-19 cause permanent changes to handwashing habits around [...]

Susan Troyer2020-05-04T22:06:17-05:00May 4th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 and dementia care, hand sanitizer, Handwashing, handwashing habits, handwashing heroes, hygiene, hygiene culture|Comments Off

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Bearing Witness in Troubling Times – First of Three Webinars Begins Monday, April 27

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 webinars. The sessions will include a short meditation, talks by Frank and Roshi and opportunities for participants to ask questions or share their experience. You [...]

Susan Troyer2020-04-24T18:53:34-05:00April 22nd, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Bearing Witness in Troubling Times, Facing grief, Facing illness, Facing loss, Finding Balance in Uncertain Times, Frank Ostaseski, Metta Institute, Opening and Cultivating the Human Heart in the Midst of Difficult Conditions, Roshi Joan Halifax PhD, Upaya Zen Center|Comments Off

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Here Is Why You Might Be Feeling Tired While On Lockdown

"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 confinement, and cause a growing sense of 'drift.' This can make people feel withdrawn and apathetic, sleep badly and neglect their personal hygiene." - Sarita [...]

Susan Troyer2020-04-10T22:03:27-05:00April 10th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19 and dementia care, Fatigue, Mental health, Sleep|Comments Off

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5 Buddhist Teachings That Can Help You Deal With Coronavirus Anxiety

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 as washing one’s hands, they are also helping to protect others. . . . Our survival depends on one another, and when we feel a [...]

Susan Troyer2020-04-05T01:01:17-05:00April 5th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Anxiety, Buddhism, Compassion, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Fear, Isolation, Meditation, Mindfulness, Monks, Religion and Society, Social distancing, Vietnam War|Comments Off