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Annotated Bibliography: The Irises at Sea Ranch and Iris Commons at Gualala Project Development Models and Supporting Research

©2004, 14 pages. This annotated bibliography was prepared from materials contained in the Community Network Journey Project Research Collection including the Senior Residential Care Council archives, which is housed in Santa Rosa and accessible by appointment. Materials referenced herein support the development of senior supported independent housing and community-based long-term care programs. Order information: $7.50 …

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Community Network for Appropriate Technologies

Overview The Community Network for Appropriate Technologies was incorporated in 1978 as a federally recognized nonprofit, tax-exempt educational and charitable organization. Susan Keller, Executive Director and Principal Planner, founded the Community Network based on principles which she developed and employed in the Midwest while facilitating creation of a nationally prominent library council. The general focus …

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Handbook for Creating Home Funerals

Handbook for Creating Home Funerals was created in 1999 by the Community Network Natural Death Care Project. Jerri Lyons and Janelle Melvin co-authored this work assisted by Susan Keller prior to the Natural Death Care Project becoming a new nonprofit called “Final Passages.” This handbook is based on the authors’ personal experience helping hundreds of …

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Wellness in End-of-Life Care: Where we are and Where we want to be

A day-long symposium sponsored by the Community Network for Appropriate Technologies and the Staff Nurses Union. Windsor Country Club, Windsor. May, 1999. Tapes available are each approximately 1.5 hrs in length with the complete set including: Wellness At Life’s End (Susan Keller) Work vs. Job: Care of the Soul for the Caregiver (Scott Eberle, M.D.) …

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Wellness Through Life’s End

This three hour workshop provides guidance for people interested to improve quality of care and life for the frail and dying. Upon workshop completion, participants will understand: (1) the importance of caring for the whole person not just the disease; (2) the nature and benefits of palliative (comfort) care including hospice; (3) how to clarify …

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