Contemplative practices for adults, older adults, and their caregivers
Blog #2 in the Soothing Series: Gentle ways to regain your composure and find some inner peace For years, I commuted to Boston. Driving home after a particularly aggravating workday, I realized that everyone had irritated me: my supervisor, my colleagues, and even my patients. I found myself muttering about what I could have said, …
Dementia can be distressing to residents experiencing it as well as to their caregivers. While you can’t know what having dementia is like without the personal experience, and who wants that, you can often see visual signs of stress, anxiety, confusion, anger, and frustration. A safe and calm environment contributes to the quality of life …
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Drumming is cultural, spiritual, playful, and healing. What an extraordinary statement from a child of the 1970’s. For me, the word “drumming’ used to evoke memories of rock and roll drum solos; the outcome of which was usually ringing ears and angry parents. Now I recognize drumming as a modality used in complementary and alternative …
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My jaw is clenched, my hands are clenched, every muscle in my body feels tight, and my mind is in overdrive. Is there a saber-tooth tiger in the room? Not under the bed, behind the curtains, or anywhere else in the room. The truth is, I am safe, at home, in my room. What is …
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Guided meditation is one of my favorite ways to relax and center myself. It is gentle, easy to do and can be done almost anywhere. You may become deeply relaxed and rather oblivious of your surroundings, so I don’t recommend using guided meditation while driving or performing any other activity that requires your full attention. …
