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