Nursing

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Theologically Speaking

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 [...]

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Lessons in Living From Being With Dying

Roshi Joan Halifax is recognized as master teacher and a pioneer in end-of-life care. She is Founder, Abbot, Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and [...]

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How a Friend’s Discernment Led to Dad’s Hospice Experience

In 2003, we were many miles apart but still in touch – two decades after being colleagues in a Chicago-area hospital. Stephanie Mayercik, my “wise [...]

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Dr. Power Introduces New Model for Dementia Care

Introduced to Maslow’s Theory during my graduate studies, I have frequently had the theory come to mind in numerous work and personal relationships over [...]

Creating Community
The Myth of Alzheimer’s – How It Resonated

This well-researched 2008 publication covers the concept of Alzheimer’s disease from its intriguing history to the monumental challenge it has become today. The book’s [...]

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Hope and Hopelessness – How A Friend’s Academic Research Contributes to Culture Change

We came from similar rural backgrounds in the Midwest, and eventually, we became part of some of the same networks.  Following undergraduate studies at [...]

Creating Community
Amazon #1 Best Seller – Luminous and Scholarly

I learned about The Chalice and The Blade during a 1987 dinner meeting of Women in Management in Chicago's downtown chapter. The book is [...]

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