Welcome to the 61st edition of the Carnival of Healing. I’m so excited to be hosting this celebration of health at Life Without Memories. Take some time to wander through our fairways and peer into the tents – this carnival is completely free.
Since this is a blog about Alzheimer’s and dementia, I thought you’d like to start with posts relating to these diseases. We’ll begin with Mary Emma Allen, who presents Alzheimer’s & the Shrinking Brain Observed, which is posted at Alzheimer’s Notes.
Next, Kenton Whitman presents a very different viewpoint of Alzheimer’s disease – kentonwhitman.com Zen-Inspired Self Development posted at A New Perspective on Alzheimer’s.

Now, let’s travel on to other health related issues. We’ll begin with RDoctor’s guide to Hip Fractures, which is written by Dr. Kavokin. Get a basic overview of this common problem for the elderly and take some quizzes about hip fractures.

Dr Kavokin also presents Nursing Professor. Kim McAllister, posted at RDoctor Medical Portal. Take a look at this interview with real life ER nurse.

Vreni Gurd presents Eat – Food, our raw material posted at wellness tips. The food we eat today turns into our cells tomorrow. Do you want your heart muscle to be made out of those cheese puffs you ate today? Eat quality food.

(I must say that the cotton candy and funnel cake vendors no longer looks quite so tempting. Apple, anyone?)
Now, let’s take a moment to look at some more relaxing and uplifting posts. After all, this is a carnival!

Surfer Sam’s Magazine offers a fantastic post called Step by Step Meditation. You can discover what meditation is and why it can be a good idea. For a caregiver, some serious stress busting can always be helpful.

For a look at how a finch trapped in the house helped a man discover he needed to learn about trusting God instead of spending his time struggling, take a look at this inspirational post at Evolving Times – Surrendering to Freedom: Stepping into Grace.

Edward Mills also presents When You Hear A Hawk Step Back For A Different Perspective posted at Evolving Times.

Mental Health Source Page presents My Two Selves posted at Jane Chin PhD. Just in case you’re tempted to rush past her blog, let me give you a glimpse inside: