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What is Mindfulness?

Dr. James D. Huysman

"…mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally…"

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The Promise of Spring in the Seasons of Caregiving

Dr. James D. Huysman

The seasons of caregiving happen inside us; the four seasons happen around and outside of us. Dr. Jamie explains the light spring can bring to caregivers.

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Workin’ on a Love Letter!

Dr. James D. Huysman

It’s always a perfect time to show yourself some love. I don’t know of anyone who has written a love letter to themselves, but I think it’s a splendid idea (especially if...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Discovering Yourself While Caring For Another

Dr. James D. Huysman

There is no question that becoming a caregiver can turn your world on its ear and that the rigors of providing care on a daily basis can impact the caregiver in some not...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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The Winner of APFM's "Give Back Getaway" contest is….

Joan Lunden

This year's A Place For Mom's "Give Back Getaway" contest to Camp Reveille is….

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Smart Habits of Highly Effective Caregivers

Dr. James D. Huysman

To be the most effective caregiver you can be for your loved one you have to remember to make yourself and your health a priority. Dr. Jamie Huysman shares some smart hab...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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This is NOT Your Mother’s Caregiving

Dr. Cheryl Woodson

Many of us compare our caregiving to the way our mothers cared for our grandmothers, which might lead us to believe that we aren’t doing a good enough job caring for our ...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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APFM contest winner is coming to Camp Reveille!

Joan Lunden

A Place for Mom launched its second annual caregiver getaway contest with the winning prize being a trip to my Camp Reveille this August in Naples, Maine. I had the pleas...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Managing Stress and Heart Health - A Guest Blog by Dr. Dale Atkins

Joan Lunden

Last month I got the privilege to meet Dr. Dale Atkins, a licensed psychologist and relationship expert who focuses on families, couples, parenting, healthy aging, managi...

Originally posted in: Heart Health
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10 Habits of Exceptionally Happy Caregivers

Joan Lunden

This is a great blog from our friends at A Place For Mom. If you are a caregiver or you know of someone who is a caregiver, you should read this, share this, pass this al...

Originally posted in: Caregiving