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Linda Burhans

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Prepare Yourself With These Caregiver Tips

Caregiving can be rewarding when you know what to expect and how to deal with problems or challenges. Use these tips to prepare yourself and to make sure you are moving in a positive direction.

10 Feng Shui Tips (in Largo Patch)

There are hundreds of Feng Shui tips but these 10 are some that are believed to be most important.

Grief for a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer's

Many people think grief happens when someone dies. They may not understand that it's possible to grieve for someone who has a progressive illness.

Laughter is a Healing Power for Caregivers

Laughter for caregivers is like jogging on the inside!

Dealing with a Cancer Survivor's Post-Recovery Fears

It is not unusual for cancer survivors to feel depression.

Faith and Cancer (in Largo Patch)

Studies have found that spirituality and faith are very important to the quality of life for some people with cancer and other illnesses.

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia

Routines and rituals are important for people living with dementia to minimize confusion.

Joyful and Grateful

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

10 Tips for Communicating With a Person With Dementia

Many of us do not know how to communicate with a person with dementia but the good news is we can learn! Improving your communication skills will make your caregiving journey less stressful.

Tell Me About Dementia (in Largo Patch)

Today we are living much, much longer therefore the dementia population is increasing rapidly. The more education we have the better off we are.