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Now that we are living longer, what should we remind employers about the older worker?
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It’s not difficult to understand seniors’ incentives to continue working, whether as an employee or self-employed. From the vantage point of the employer, however, it helps to highlight what the older adult brings to the workplace. Here are some benefits:

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What Increases Older Adults’ Success in the Workplace?
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Joe Casciani, PhD July 29, 2020 It is well established that we are living longer today than ever before in our history. And, with this increase in longevity, we are also seeing more diversity and…

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Living Longer is the New Normal is in Print!
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Dr. Casciani’s new book “Living Longer is the New Normal” is published and available on Amazon “Living Longer is the New Normal” offers inspiration about aging, and brings perspectives to the reader that help with…

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Approaches and Interventions
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Most individuals with acute or chronic medical conditions experience psychological difficulties from the losses in physical, social, and occupational functioning that accompany these conditions. These psychological difficulties include anxiety and depression, feelings of hopelessness and…

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Stroke
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Photo by VSRao Strokes may cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part is affected. Age and race are risk factors, and men tend to have…

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Rehabilitation Facts
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Photo by Anna Shvets Rehabilitation becomes an indispensable ingredient to restore functioning or manage the impact of a medical event or condition on a person’s functioning. It also seeks to reduce the extent and severity…

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Parkinson’s Disease Facts
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Photo by Gerd Altmann Parkinson’s disease is a disorder involving a deterioration of the central nervous system, especially the motor system, resulting in shaking, rigidity of the limbs, slowness, and reduced ability to walk. Eventually,…

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Chronic Pain Facts
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Photo by truthseeker08–2411480 Chronic pain can be a very disabling condition for many adults, and can lead to debilitating depression, sleep difficulty, and interference with one’s usual personal, social, and occupational activities. Many treatments are…

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Obesity Facts
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Photo by mohamed_hassan Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat that presents a risk to one’s health. In 2017, according to the World Health Organization, over 4 million people died as a result of being…

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Chronic Respiratory Disease Facts
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Chronic respiratory disease impacts the airways and structures of our lungs and causes limitations in airflow. The most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, though pulmonary hypertension and occupational lung diseases are…

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Information for Professional Caregivers
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ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL OR PARAPROFESSIONAL WHO IS NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF OLDER ADULTS, READY TO RE-THINK STEREOTYPED VIEWS ABOUT GETTING OLDER, AND WANT INSIGHTS ON TAPPING THE MOTIVATION AND SPIRIT OF YOUR…

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Kidney Disease Facts
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Photo by Karolina Grabowska Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may not appear until irreversible damage has occurred.  Because many medical conditions increase the risk of kidney disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and…

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Dr. Casciani has been thinking about, and helping people, be well, physically and mentally, for decades. He can’t help but put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and share his thoughts and insights. We hope you find knowledge on mental and physical wellness, and find value here.

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