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Mindful Presence
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 [...]

Susan Troyer2020-07-05T15:33:34-05:00July 5th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Caregiver support, comfort those who are in pain, Dementia caregivers, evolutionary advantage, health care, human care, instinctive reaction, interpersonal care, severe pathology|Comments Off

Mindful Presence
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 [...]

Susan Troyer2020-06-27T12:31:49-05:00June 27th, 2020|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: aged care facilities, Caregiver support, Dementia and agitation, Dementia caregivers, indoor temperatures, living with dementia, new regulations, psychological symptoms, thermal design|Comments Off

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More Than 1 in 5 Americans Are Taking Care Of Their Elderly

"Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life... The nation’s family caregivers provide the lion’s share of long-term care for [...]