Living to 100 Club
A directory of all of Dr. Casciani’s Blog Posts
A person with social anxiety may experience uneasiness in everyday social situations. She may be afraid of being judged negatively by others or worry about embarrassing herself. There may a…
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Authored by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD In the field of aging, when we talk about reducing resistance, an important distinction has been made between compliance and adherence. Compliance has the…
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For a variety of reasons (see our blog on Retreat), encouraging greater engagement and building connection among residents in their community requires patience. It often requires a gradual process of…
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As new residents move in and become part of the new community, increasing engagement is a deciding factor in their successful adjustment. Following are several steps to facilitate a smooth…
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Relocation stress syndrome may occur in older adults following an abrupt change in living arrangement. It may develop following a traumatic event such as the sudden loss of a spouse…
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There are many factors to consider when trying to understand a resident’s reluctance to engage in community activities. This article presents many reasons why residents may isolate in their community…
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To better understand the challenges of increasing resident engagement in senior living communities, it will help to shed light on different theories of the “normal” aging process. These are Activity…
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Social engagement plays a critical role in a favorable aging process. It is a key step to maintaining psychological well-being. Staying connected with others minimizes the risk of retreat, isolation,…
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As we are living longer and staying healthier into our 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, the question arises about the merits of marrying later in life, or re-marrying in our senior…
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The world’s population is increasing at an exponential rate. It is estimated that 21% of the population will be 60+ by 2050. And longer life expectancy and healthier lifestyles will…
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The loss of a loved one is the most stressful event in our lives. As we all know, when the death of someone close to us takes place, we experience…
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The Harvard Health Letter defines purpose in life as our reason to get up in the morning, our reason to engage in healthy behaviors. It is the reason some people…
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