I am putting together an “Index” of the top/most important/influential Hippie culture books, people and places. Not ranked in any particular in order,here is what I have so far…. Be Here Now is one of the first guides, for those not born as Hindus, to becoming a yogi, by a person himself not born a […]
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Ecumen, a long term care provider in Minnesota, recently completed one of the first ever trials to reduce psychotropic drug use among 10 patients. Not only was the program 100 percent successful in eliminating psychotropic drugs without adverse behavioral effects, but the patients all showed increased engagement and social interaction. Last week the AP filed this inspiring report.
Continue ReadingWendy Lustbader, the author of ChangingAging’ book of the Year (it’s called Life Gets Better and you should get it and read it) just went toe to toe with Alan Colmes from Fox News Radio. This isn’t about politics, it’s about culture and the deeply entrenched belief that THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT AGING. Wendy […]
Continue ReadingHere is what happens when massive, faceless corporations buy and run the places where elders live and are cared for: Southern Cross, which houses more than 31,000 elderly people, said this week that it would have to defer 30 percent of its rent on its nursing homes for three months to stay in business. Blackstone […]
Continue ReadingAs I have noted, I am writing a book about how the Post War generation has changed over the decades and how their changes influenced the lives of everyone else. Although have the most vivid memories of the Hippies and Activists, the Squares were actually the largest cultural subtype of the Post War Generation. […]
Continue ReadingTransforming Culture: Eden Alternative at Home Come learn about the Eden Alternative’s newest initiative, Eden at Home! In a dynamic learning environment, explore how cultural perceptions of aging, disability and caregiving exacerbate the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom in the lives of Elders living at home (in the community or at an independent […]
Continue ReadingRick Moody passes along this excerpt and I as read it I was touched by the thrill of recognition. It was written by Peter Kingsley. He is the author of four books and numerous articles on ancient philosophy, including Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic, In the Dark Places of Wisdom, Reality, and A Story Waiting to Pierce You: Mongolia, Tibet […]
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Being a successful CNA takes dedication, patience, a willingness to never stop learning, and flexibility. You should always strive to care for residents to the best of your ability and work towards culture change. Culture change means focusing on the … Continue reading →
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