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Family Files 2016

Caregivers Need to Care for Selves

For many years, I have held workshops for caregivers and just recently hosted a webinar on caregiving for U of I Extension staff. Based on the interactions with participants, I get the feeling that these caregivers are not only searching for information, but also support and validation of what they...
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Just Give Me a Minute and It Will Come to Me!

"The name of the restaurant is on the tip of my tongue and it is just not coming to me." Does this sound familiar? Everyone experiences trouble now and again recalling information when needed. It is most often proper nouns like the name of a person or place. Usually the more anxious you are in...
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Family Night In - February

Rituals are an important part of life.  Think of the pleasant rituals from your childhood.  They generally make us feel loved, warm, and safe.  Set aside a night in February to start a monthly "family night in" ritual with your family.  What is a family night in?  It's doing something together at...
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