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Caregivers do better with a growth mindset. It allows them to be open to new ways of thinking and approaches to care. They also become more adaptive and able to change in accordance with emerging care requirements.

4:29 pm · August 17, 2022

Dr. Aaron Blight

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The term "disability" is not used consistently by those conducting research on #aging or by those working in #PublicHealth. This search of the US Code found 67 acts or programs that define #disability in a myriad of different ways: rockymountainada.org/sites/de…

3:23 pm · July 27, 2022

Dr. Aaron Blight

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Perhaps someone has encouraged you to practice "self-care" in response to your current caregiving situation, but what does that really mean? This month's blog post highlights principles to distinguish true self-care from some of the veiled counterfeits. caregivingkinetics.com/what-s…

6:01 pm · July 20, 2022

Dr. Aaron Blight

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Seeking guidance or encouragement on your caregiving journey? Check out #WhenCaregivingCalls, a book that @KirkusReviews said offers "candid, compassionate, and comforting caregiving advice." amazon.com/When-Caregivin… pic.twitter.com/29EQYckI1o

1:01 pm · July 19, 2022

Dr. Aaron Blight

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I just heard a man in his mid-30's poignantly talk about how recent work as a #caregiver for elderly clients (a detour from his career path) has changed his life, making him more grateful and able to put things in proper perspective.

4:57 pm · July 11, 2022

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