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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased: Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Tag Archives: Senior Citizens
Government Studies Find Health Workers Still Not Reporting Potential Elder Abuse
Though reporting elder abuse is required by law, many health workers fail to notify the proper authorities of suspected abuse or neglect
It appears an alarming number of health care workers across the United States fail to report instances of potential elder abuse. The Office of Inspector General recently produced two reports that outline the scope of the problem. Since the OIG is … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Elder Abuse, Medicare, neglect, nursing facilities, Nursing home, Senior Citizens, Something special
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The Exploitation Of Workers In Board-and-Care Homes
Oftentimes caregivers in these facilities are immigrants, paid far less than the federal minimum wage and face hostile work environments
Board-and-care homes are facilities for elderly people that tend to be cheaper than the average nursing home. These lodgings are former privately owned residences that have been refurbished as care facilities. Oftentimes the staff at these board-and-care homes are comprised … Continue reading
China’s Elderly Colleges
The institutions offer a wide range of subjects
The old adage “it’s never too late” certainly rings true for many older citizens in China. Senior people in the east Asian nation can now learn new skills at elderly colleges, educational institutions geared towards its older population. Courses range … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Aging population, China, College for Seniors, Elderly College, Senior Citizens
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Index of Societal Aging Measures How Well Nations Are Adapting To An Aging Population
The U.S. ranks among the top five
Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Southern California have developed a new method to determine how well countries are caring for their elderly populations. The John A. Hartford Foundation’s Index of Societal Aging tool is composed of five … Continue reading
Sexuality in an Assisted Living Facility
Do residents have enough privacy to fulfill their sexual needs?
Years ago, I worked in an adult care facility as a medical social worker. We admitted a woman in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s. She was a widow but had no memory of her husband’s death. One day, the woman … Continue reading
What is Contemplative Care? An Interview with Jennifer Block
Jennifer Block teaches us how to cope with grief through Mindfulness Meditation and other Zen practices
Today SevenPonds speaks with Jennifer Block, an interfaith minister and Buddhist Chaplain who has dedicated her life to providing spiritual guidance for people in crisis. She is returning to teach the 2014 Contemplative Caregiver Course at the San Francisco Zen Center, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Attention, Caregiver, Jennifer, meditation, Mindfulness, Mother, San Francisco, Senior Citizens, Zen, Zen Death
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