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“Tips for Caregivers – Near and Far” January 6, 2018: Tip #5 – Seek Support: No Woman or Man is an Island
Welcome to my new series, "Tips for Caregivers, Near and Far." January 6, 2018 Happy New Year! Today's tip is the 1st for 2018 and it's Tip #5 - Seek Support: No Woman or Man is an Island Caregiving can be very isolating and lonely. This also applies to caregivers...
“Tips for Caregivers – Near and Far” Dec. 23, 2017: Tip #4 (From Guest Expert, Meredith Hamons) – Never Underestimate the Power of Singing
Welcome to my new series, "Tips for Caregivers, Near and Far." December 23, 2017: Tip #4 - Never Underestimate the Power of Singing This tip comes from Meredith Hamons, Founder and Clinical Director at North Austin Music Therapy and co-author of the new book, Music,...
December 17, 2017: Nancy Turco on Meaningful Activities with a Loved-One With Dementia; Laura Gelezunas in Puerto Vallarta; Art Mendoza on Concert on Art Show; Dr. Mara on Being vs. Doing
Missed the show? It was GREAT and you can hear it all right here! Dr. Mara broadcasted live from cold snowy New York. Nancy Turco joined us once again from Austin, TX. This time, she discussed meaningful activities to do with persons who have dementia. Find out...
“Tips for Caregivers – Near and Far” Dec. 16, 2017: Tip #3 – It’s OK to Ask For Help
Welcome to my new series, "Tips for Caregivers, Near and Far." December 16, 2017: Tip #3 - It's OK to Ask For Help Caregivers are a hardy bunch and often feel that they need to take care of it all. In their attempt to do this, they often forget to take care of...
December 10, 2017: Tara Jenkins, & Cathy Befi, on “Music, Memory, and Meaning.” Dr. Mara on Peace in the Midst of Chaos
Missed the program? It was AWESOME and you can hear it all right here! Music therapists, Tara Jenkins, and Cathy Befi, of North Austin Music Therapy , joined Dr. Mara in the studio to talk about their new book, "Music, Memory, and Meaning." Meredith Hamons,...
Dec. 3, 2017: Ben Gibson & Liz Deering (UnIncubator) on Following Your Dreams; Harmonica Player, Tim Gonzalez; Laura Gelezunas in Puerto Vallarta; & Dr. Mara With Tip #1 for Caregivers and How the New Tax Bill Potentially Impacts Seniors, Boomers, & the Disabled
Missed the program? It was AWESOME and you can hear it all right here! Ben Gibson and Liz Deering joined us live in the studio to talk about Un.Incubator. Their program to help dreamers to follow their dreams! Do you have a dream you want to follow or are...

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