Monday, April 27, 2009
Nanette is Now on Facebook
Nanette is now on Facebook. She invites you to join her friends list and share your thoughts on Blessed is She.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Nanette Recognized as Fulbright Specialists Candidate
In recognition for her outstanding body of work, Nanette was recently approved as a Fulbright Specialists candidate. The award, sponsored by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB), Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State (ECA) and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), is bestowed to further international scholarly exchanges.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Article on Being Prepared Before Your Aging Parent Needs Medical Care
The Altoona Mirror recently published an article on being prepared before your aging parent needs medical care. Click here to read it. Nanette hopes you find it helpful.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Strategies for Joyful Living
Nanette invites you to consider her Strategies for Joyful Living...
1. Understand your situation.
2. Think smart… let go of control.
3. Speak positively.
4. Do the right thing… be kind to yourself.
5. Find a job that lets you be a better caregiver.
6. Point your energies in the right direction.
7. Raise your level of awareness… when you’re tired, pause.
8. Free yourself from worry so you can open yourself to compassion.
…from Chapter 12 of Blessed is She
1. Understand your situation.
2. Think smart… let go of control.
3. Speak positively.
4. Do the right thing… be kind to yourself.
5. Find a job that lets you be a better caregiver.
6. Point your energies in the right direction.
7. Raise your level of awareness… when you’re tired, pause.
8. Free yourself from worry so you can open yourself to compassion.
…from Chapter 12 of Blessed is She
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Mindquest Review of Books on Blessed is She
"...The book is a valuable resource, from A-Z, for all caregivers. Additionally, the book's spiritual affirmations provide vital support for caregivers, including hospital, nursing home and assisted living workers."
...The Mindquest Review of Books, Spring 2009 Issue
...The Mindquest Review of Books, Spring 2009 Issue
Advocating for Your Elder
Nanette recommends the following if your elder is in a care facility...
1. Diligently watch staff.
2. Immediately intervene when inappropriate or poor treatment occurs.
3. Agitate to social workers and supervisory staff for conscious, compassionate care, rather than careless and indifferent treatment.
4. Collect information to better advise hands-on staff on the details of care;
5. Defend your loved one’s patient’s rights.
6. Inquire about other patients’ experiences through family members to find out whether you’re dealing with an isolated situation or a widespread institutional problem.
7. Connect with your loved one’s physician and Hospice, to spell out the problem areas.
… from Chapter 9 of Blessed is She
1. Diligently watch staff.
2. Immediately intervene when inappropriate or poor treatment occurs.
3. Agitate to social workers and supervisory staff for conscious, compassionate care, rather than careless and indifferent treatment.
4. Collect information to better advise hands-on staff on the details of care;
5. Defend your loved one’s patient’s rights.
6. Inquire about other patients’ experiences through family members to find out whether you’re dealing with an isolated situation or a widespread institutional problem.
7. Connect with your loved one’s physician and Hospice, to spell out the problem areas.
… from Chapter 9 of Blessed is She
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