Creative Care

A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient pioneers a radical change in how we interact with older loved ones, especially those experiencing dementia, as she introduces a proven method that uses the creative arts to bring light and joy to the lives of elders.

Revised and Updated April 2020 Have you ever dreamed of owning a beautiful, crystal clear aquarium filled with schools of lively, graceful fish, with gentle bubbles flowing peacefully behind them? How about enjoying it all with very little care? After 25 Years of caring for aquariums, discovering the best methods, and helping thousands of fish hobbyists, Laurren Schmoyer decided to put into print the knowledge, the secrets, and the tips he learned from his aquarium store and aquarium service company. You can use Laurren's foolproof, straightforward, easy-to-understand blueprint for setting ...

This book is a highly actionable guide for coaches to change the narratives holding clients back from resolving problems, realizing dreams, and living into their strongest and most joyous selves. Breakthrough Coaching provides methods, resources, and exercises to help you activate immedi­ate and sustainable shifts in perspective and behavior. The purpose of the book is to light the way on your path of coaching mastery.

Is this you? Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed or a darkened room or some other place where you can have privacy and relief from the situation? Do you make it a high priority to arrange your life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations? Do you notice or enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art? Do you have a ...

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world.

Until very recently, if you were to ask most doctors, they would tell you there were only two kinds of medicine: the quack kind, and the evidence-based kind. The former is baseless, and the latter based on the best information human effort could buy. Well, Eric Topol isn't most doctors, and he suggests you entertain the notion of a third kind of medicine, one that will make the evidence-based state-of-the-art stuff look scarcely better than an alchemist trying to animate a homunculus in a jar.

If you struggle with anxiety as a mom, Sara Wallace wants you to know you're not alone. What's more, God's Word has specific, practical comfort that will help you to embrace this season with peace and confidence. Sara shows how we can learn to have peace in ten critical areas—from our personal insecurities to the spiritual well-being of our children—and provides practical tips from other moms.

Note: Paperback book is black and white. Kindle Download is in full color. Do You Want A Beautiful Saltwater Aquarium Filled With Healthy Colorful Exotic Fish? Keeping bright, colorful, exotic saltwater fish healthy and thriving for years in a saltwater aquarium is the norm for the pros. Now YOU have the chance to learn how the experts create stunning saltwater aquariums filled with beautiful fish. Expert Teacher After over 25 years of working with saltwater aquariums, Laurren Schmoyer has penned his vast experience into a proven system for creating and maintaining amazing underwater ...

Want to deepen your love connection? Get creative, insightful, and fun questions to spark conversations, rekindle romance, and elevate your relationship to the next level! Looking to draw out your partner’s deepest desires? Want to safely navigate sensitive topics in the relationship? Wishing to avoid conflict and increase a sense of security? If you said YES to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. When it comes to building strong relationships that will stand the test of time, communication is key. But it’s always easier said than done. There might be areas you’re not...

If you're a woman dealing with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or recovering from bone fractures, Rebuilding Your Bones Naturally is the integrative and holistic guide you need. Authored by Sage A. Linden, a seasoned medical writer, this empowering book addresses the challenges women face when navigating the weakening of bones due to aging, menopause, certain medications, or other health conditions. Designed with practical solutions, the book delves into natural remedies, nutritional advice, and lifestyle changes that can help women regain bone health. Linden explains how to combine proper diet, ...

Creating your Successful Companion Parrot Lifestyle - Use these foundational steps to build a great and trusting relationship with your parrot. Sharing your life with a Companion Parrot is an art form. Inside these pages, you’ll discover the simple synergistic steps to building a trust- filled, loving relationship with your Companion Parrot. Whether you’ve just found your new companion or have been together for a while, the Art of the FlockCall works.

Unlock the secrets to thriving bonsai–no green thumb required! Are you overwhelmed by the endless rules and techniques of bonsai care? With straightforward guidance, even beginners can make a bonsai thrive!

Discover the art of soap making with this comprehensive guide, perfect for beginners and experienced soap makers alike. With this eBook, you'll learn everything you need to know to craft luxurious, natural soaps that are perfect for your skin and your senses. Starting with the basics of soap making, you'll delve into the science behind soap and the essential tools and ingredients you'll need to create your own homemade soaps. From choosing the right oils for your skin type to adding herbs and botanicals for even more skin benefits, you'll learn how to customize your soaps to your liking. ...

Anam Cara is a Celtic term meaning, "soul friend". In the days of the Druids, an Anam Cara served as a confidante, an advisor, and confessor. This book reintroduces the power of having a "soul friend". Today, we can enjoy this spiritual benefit. A soul friend listens, understands, and is never judgmental. By clearing one's conscience, learning to let go, forgive, and atone, we experience the magical power of our soul. We are reborn and begin to realize our potential.

The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.

The authors of the best-selling Bold and The Rise of Superman explore altered states of consciousness and how they can ignite passion, fuel creativity, and accelerate problem solving, in this groundbreaking book in the vein of Daniel Pink's Drive and Charles Duhigg's Smarter Faster Better.

A family tragedy, the loss of his youngest brother at the age of 18 from an osteosarcoma of the skull, triggered Dr. Drouin’s interest in studying medicine. Unsatisfied with the model of healing he encountered in medical school, he explored many other models of medicine that eventually led him to practice what is now called integrative medicine. He soon realized that for these complementary modalities to be accepted and integrated into our healthcare system, they must be scientifically recognized and become part of the curriculum in medical schools.

Dr. Zeev Neuwirth wrote Reframing Healthcare for leaders and organizations interested in understanding what the disrupters in healthcare are doing and, more to the point, for those who want to be the disrupters rather than the disrupted. This audiobook is a step-by-step guide for leadership teams that are intent on improving healthcare at an accelerated pace. It’s written for healthcare organizations that wish to thrive in a customer-centric, community-oriented, value-based healthcare system.

Cultivate your inner peace and create your own green thumb sanctuary, even without any previous gardening experience! Has the intricate art of bonsai cultivation always fascinated you, yet you've been fearful of the perceived complexity? Contrary to popular belief, bonsai cultivation doesn't have to be an intimidating endeavor. In fact, it can be an immensely rewarding experience that nurtures both your sense of creativity and mindfulness.

Are you expecting in the next few months? Does it seem like there’s more work required than time available? Are there too many decisions where the right answer isn’t clear? If so, you’re not alone. Simple Tips for Newborn Parenting is written by a professional in the field with multiple children and offers comprehensive information to answer every question you might have.