Blogs

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

Self-Definition
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There is beauty in being open to a new, positive future. I can create a new definition of myself, as I want it to be. I am not stuck with…

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Michelangelo Quotes
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Here is one perspective to digging deep and finding new dimensions to our self that we never saw before. The famous Renaissance architect, painter, and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti, was highly…

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Motivational Interviewing
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When involved with an individual who is struggling to cope with a personal challenge or problem behavior, a helpful technique may be Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is a specific approach…

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Coping with Stress
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How we cope with stress is a function of our physical and emotional well-being. Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a perceived threat in our environment, whether real…

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Recovery: Return to Normal or Create a New Normal 
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For older adults, there are many occasions when a major physical or personal event takes a huge toll on the person’s outlook and potential recovery. The recovery may mean a…

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A Roadmap to Retirement: Tips and Tricks for Building Financial Security
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Are you worried about having to rely on Social Security or Medicare in the future? If so, there are ways to ensure you don’t have to. Building financial health is…

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How to Reduce the Stress of Caregiving by Individualizing Your Approach with a Family Member with Dementia
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How to Reduce the Stress of Caregiving by Individualizing Your Approach with a Family Member with Dementia Authored by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD Living longer means that physical decline will…

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Introducing the New Guide to Aging with Purpose and Positivity
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Authored by Dr. Joe Casciani This is an introduction to the new BETTER, LONGER & HAPPIER GUIDE. The GUIDE is comprised of 12 card decks or modules that have been…

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PRESS RELEASE: Salem Media Group Announces New Podcast with Dr. Joseph Casciani on the Senior Resource Podcast Network
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IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today the launch of the podcast show Living to 100 Club on Salem-owned SeniorResource.com. Host Dr. Joseph Casciani is joined in each episode of Living to…

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The Psychological Challenges of Rehabilitation
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by Joe Casciani, PhD The notion of someone who is aging successfully frequently implies optimum physical and mental health. But, to me, successful aging also applies to those who struggle…

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Building Blocks to Better Aging
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This event is a Living to 100 Club conversation between two psychologists about aging well. Our host, Dr. Joe Casciani will be interviewing Dr. Hugh Pates, a clinical psychologist with…

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Navigating Senior Healthcare Options: Understanding Insurance and Medicare
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Stacy Bryant, Guest Contributor As we age, it becomes increasingly important to have adequate healthcare coverage. However, navigating the complex landscape of senior healthcare options can be overwhelming. It is…

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