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Category Archives: Caregiving
Sweden just launched a groundbreaking new childcare law, extending paid parental leave to grandparents
Thanks to Pam P. Fifty years after it became the first in the world to introduce paid leave for fathers and not just mothers, Sweden just extended paid leave benefits to include grandparents. Under a groundbreaking new law, grandparents providing … Continue reading
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News from the Memory Hub
Please click here for the latest information from this important resource in our First Hill neighborhood.
Posted in Caregiving, Dementia, Uncategorized
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We Know the Cure for Loneliness. So Why Do We Suffer?
Ed note: Put B. sent me the article below and wrote the following. It raises important questions, particularly about the ease and convenience of dining together and meeting new friends over a shared meal. But is there even more we … Continue reading
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Memory Hub September 2023 Newsletter
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Help for Maui residents affected by the fires
Karen McM brought this to our attention and recommends Maui Strong as good place to consider making a donation to help. There are many other good organizations listed below.
Posted in Advocacy, Caregiving, Food, Health, Homeless, Kindness, Philanthropy, Social justice
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If Loneliness Is an Epidemic, How Do We Treat It?
Ed Note: This article raises the question about our dealing with loneliness at Skyline–either our own or of others. If you have thoughts about this, please reply. Better yet speak to a member of the Caring Committee. By Eleanor Cummins and Andrew Zaleski … Continue reading
Also on Wednesday the 21st – in the Madrona Room and 5th floor patio.
For foodies, you can have a frozen yogurt with toppings out on 9th Avenue, then top it off with strawberry shortcake on the 5th floor patio. Who needs dinner anyway??
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Aging Well Resource Fair – Saturday, June 24, 2023
North Bellevue Community Center (NBCC) 4063 148th Avenue NortheastBellevue, WA 98007-3118Register Now
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Pioneers in Aging – Speaker Series (on-line)
Click here to register for these events
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Anderson Cooper Explores Grief and Loss in Deeply Personal Podcast
Ed note: Shakespeare’s 73 sonnet speaks of anticipating loss: “This thou perceivist which makes thy love more strong; To love that well which thou must leave ere long.” Grief surrounds us as we near life’s end. How do we deal … Continue reading
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Assisted living too often fails older, sicker residents, report says
Thanks to Diana C – Published in the Washington Post Assisted-living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel … Continue reading
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National Family Caregivers Month!
Ed note: The communication below is from the Conversation Project. November is National Family Caregivers Month. Visit the Caregiver Action Network’s resource page to learn more about this year’s theme #CaregivingHappens, find resources, social media toolkit, stories, ideas on how … Continue reading
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Annual African American Caregivers Forum this Saturday
KEYNOTE: Dr. Raina Croff, Assistant Professor of Neurology at OregonHealth & Science University, will present “Black Joy Matters forCaregiver Health.” Learn about joyful activities that improve health aswe age and the joy of walking and talking for brain health. Attend … Continue reading
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Holocaust survivor Francine Christophe shares her story
Thanks to Pam P. In this video interview with Francine Christophe, a Holocaust survivor, you will learn about her experience as an eight-year-old Jewish girl at Bergen-Belsen camp. You’ll be amazed to learn about her selfless act, and the great reward that she … Continue reading
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Caregiver survey
Friends, Santa Clara University’s Bioinnovation and Design Lab is partnering with Maude’s Ventures to address the challenges of caregiving for patients and family members with dementia. They are gathering perspectives from individuals who have first-hand experience caring for people with … Continue reading
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Caregiver Book Club
Thanks to Put B. Note: You don’t have to belog to Kaiser to participate in this book club, or even read the book, to join in the discussion
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