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A preacher woke up one Sunday morning and looked outside and saw it was a beautiful day. He decided to skip church and go play golf. So he...
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Is your faith working for you? Is it making a difference in your life? Does it help you overcome obstacles and give you strength for...
Why I Believe in Jesus (Rev. Charley Reeb)
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Communicating Effectively with Someone Living with Dementia
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Ways Dehydration Affects the Brain
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Common Myths about Aging
Aging is a journey. We all want to maintain a positive attitude and feel good about ourselves by keeping fit and healthy. Too often, the...
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Are You a Constant Corrector? Letting Go of Being Right with People Living with Dementia
Imagine being told several times every day that you are incorrect about a statement, perception, date, place, or a simple memory. Imagine...
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Meaningful Conversations with Someone with Dementia
Communication is simply the act of sharing information with one another. It might be an expression of a need, or a more complex...
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