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Self-Care During the Holidays
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May 13, 2020
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1:00 pm (MST)
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60
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Angela King, MTS, ARCT, a Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with AHS, joins us to share holiday tips for care partners of individuals living with Dementia. Additionally, Angela will offer advice on self-care during the holiday season, which can be a stressful time for many.
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