Increasingly, North American millennials identify as spiritual as opposed to religious. To them, part of this spirituality means being compassionate, empathetic and open-hearted. Author: Galen Watts, PhD Spirituality has become a kind of buzzword in today’s culture, especially for the millennial generation. Increasingly, North Americans identify as spiritual as opposed [...]
Humility among health care providers can help prevent burnout. Author: Barret Michalec, Arizona State University Better health care for patients begins with humility – a term not often associated with medicine. I witnessed displays of humility firsthand eight years ago, the night my son was born, in the way the [...]
In the tender journey of dementia caregiving, the unbreakable bond between caregivers and their loved ones forms the heart and soul of each step taken. Being real – our most outstanding achievements happen when we team up with others. That's what partnership is all about, and it's the heartbeat of [...]
Having just posted a quote by Robert Emmons, PhD, on our Facebook page, I was reminded of my parents' non-stop gratitude when we were "care-living" together (1998-2012). If there had been just one single, intangible factor which kept us together and well-functioning during those years, it was the constant expression of [...]
“When we are counting our blessings, this part of the brain is giving us this neural currency that makes us literally richer,” says Karns, director of her department’s Emotions and Neuroplasticity Project. “Making use of this neural currency, giving is something that is done with a grateful heart, with a [...]
Dr. Al Power, the author of this quote, is a geriatrician, author, educator, and composer/songwriter. In his role as an international educator, he is a strong advocate for the restoration of dignity and comfort while helping those living with dementia to flourish. He is the author of two books, including [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” – featuring actionable ideas from past and present thought leaders. This column presents beliefs articulated not only by the voice, the laptop, the mic, the megaphone of today’s great authors and thought leaders – but also the quill pen and [...]
Deepak Chopra, MD, is one of the best-known figures in alternative medicine. Rudolph E. Tanzi, PhD, is a Harvard neuroscientist and pioneer in Alzheimer's research. The message of Dr. Chopra's PBS special presentation with Dr. Tanzi was powerful, positive, and persuasive. Following the presentation, I purchased Super Brain, which I [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” - featuring actionable ideas from past and present thought leaders. This column presents beliefs articulated not only by the voice, the laptop, the mic, the megaphone of today’s great authors and thought leaders – but also the quill pen and [...]
"Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different." - Dr. Rebecca Elon, an experienced geriatrician, speaking with author Judith Graham. Author: Judith Graham May 18, 2021 The loss of a husband. The death of a sister. Taking in an elderly mother with dementia. [...]