Blogs

A directory of all of Dr. Casciani’s Blog Posts

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…

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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…

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Professionals in class
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…

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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,…

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Incontinence Facts
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Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem for men and women and can range from occasionally leaking urine when coughing or laughing to episodes of strong and uncontrollable…

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Heart Chest Pain
Heart Disease Facts
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The following is derived from the Handbook of Health and Behavior: Psychological Treatment Strategies for the Nursing Home Patient Joseph M. Casciani, PhD This is part of a series where…

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Sugar and Needle
Diabetes Facts
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Photo by Myriams-Fotos Diabetes is a chronic disease that is caused by high levels of blood sugar, or glucose, that eventually causes damage to the heart, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys,…

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Dementia Facts
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Dementia is a syndrome or collection of symptoms that produce declines in memory and other mental abilities creating confusion and communication difficulty. Dementia is caused by various conditions diseases or…

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Woman with Cancer
Cancer Facts
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Photo by Elle Hughes According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and accounts for about 1 in 6 deaths globally. We also…

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Your Journey of Healing after a Lifetime of Addiction
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GUEST BLOG:  Jill Palmer, Mental Wellness Center THAT FIRST STEP: YOUR JOURNEY OF HEALING AFTER A LIFETIME OF ADDICTION There are a lot of reasons addicts struggle in early recovery. If you…

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Working Past Retirement Age: What the Eyes of Older and Younger Workers See in the “Aging Workforce” and the Best Reasons to Keep Working
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by Joseph Casciani The “Aging Workforce” According to the Department of Labor Statistics, last year nearly 20% of Americans over the age of 65 were either working or were looking…

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Why Laughter is an Ingredient to Living Longer and the Dream Situation Comedy
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by Joe Casciani Laughter is good for us.  Researchers have shown that laughing can stimulate the body’s organs by increasing oxygen to the heart, lungs, and muscles, it can enhance…

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