Newsletter
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Senior Helpers: Characteristics of Emerald Stage Dementia
By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One
An Emerald is beautiful, it has a deep, rich color and is precious to those who know its’ value. An emerald is not as clear as a diamond and not as sharp either. This is true for dementia as well. ...
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By ElisaGarcia in Silenced by Diabetes
I have missed yall! Things have been both interesting and exhausting at the same time! However it is that time again .. time to get ready for step out 2013! I cannot express how awesome it is to see our ...
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How do you best honor a legacy?
By ChrisCobler in Your Advocate: an editor's blog
When I was a cub reporter of only 22 in Colorado Springs, I worked with a larger-than-life assistant city editor whose voice and laughter bounced around the newsroom's walls. I was still learning the trade, but Jim Bishop, who went ...
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By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One
We have determined what some signs for the first stage of dementia might look like and how to communicate with a diamond effectively. A dementia diamond, much like an actual diamond is still clear, they are sharp and can cut ...
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By keldyortiz in oh yeah, health
For the last few weeks, I've been covering benefits, from people who have cancer, to supporting people who were killed and hurt during the Boston Marathon. While each benefit has been different, the spirit of the Crossroads people reflects the ...
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Effective communication skills-Diamond
By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One
When dealing with a Diamond, make a plan. Avoid confronting your loved one head on about anything. Frustration, sadness, aggravation, and a lack of patience with the situation can make it nearly impossible to have effective communication when dealing with ...
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By LAHightower in Community Conversation
It's time for another editorial board meeting, and we saved you a seat. Every Wednesday, we meet in the Internet Cafe area of the Victoria Advocate at 1:30 p.m. and discuss the events of the previous week. This week, we ...
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Getting a Diamond to work with you, not against you.
By hrgirl in Providing Care and Comfort for Your Aging Loved One
Last week we discussed some of the basic characteristics of a diamond, such as loss of short term memory, lack of hygiene and finding items in odd places. Today, I’d like to discuss some of the common mistakes that family ...
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Update: Mother's Day Fundraiser - Marias Miracle
By marcie1003 in Maria's Miracle
Bake Sale will feature items from local business, Sweetly Frosted by Joy, Mi Tierra Mexican Bakery, Halepaskas and many more delicious contributions from friends and family Raffle Items: Jager gift set, Houston Texan hat(s), Jewlery set(s), Beer Basket, STRIPES/VALLERO Basket, ...
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Early Voting * At the NEW PLACE
By GeorgeMatthews in Victoria County Election Administrator
Early Voting in Person for the May 11, 2013 City of Victoria General & Special Election will continue weekdays through Tuesday, May 7th. Normal hours of operation are 8 am to 5 pm with additional hours of 7 am to ...