Blogs

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

Active Aging Week – October 2 through October 8, 2023 – ANNOUNCEMENT
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Active Aging Week (AAW) is a national initiative that promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It offers older adults the opportunity to experience diverse activities, exercise, and experiences in…

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Aging Good … Ageism Bad
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By Barbara Croyle “There are six myths about old age: 1. That it’s a disease, a disaster. 2. That we are mindless. 3.That we are sexless. 4. That we are…

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A Shift in Attitudes for Older Adults Reduces Anxious Thinking and Brings Fulfillment
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by Joe Casciani, PhD Successful aging, the heart of the Living to 100 Club, involves a certain resolve to not worry about things we cannot control, a focus on things…

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Mindful Living for Seniors: Cultivating Mindfulness to Improve Quality of Life
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In today’s fast-paced world, where distractions abound, and stress levels rise, embracing mindfulness has become increasingly vital, especially for seniors seeking to improve their quality of life. By integrating mindfulness…

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How Obesity Leads to Higher Risk of Frailty in Older Adults
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Ellie Rahman Contributor In 2019, frailty was declared a medical condition characterized by a progressive decline in physiological function and increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. Alarms were raised after…

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Genetic Testing for Obesity: Are You Wasting Your Time?
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Dr. Philip Ovadia, Guest Author ifixhearts.com Is obesity genetic or environmental? If you ask a lot of conventional doctors, genetics may be their first response. After all, some ‘skinny’ people…

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U.S. Cities Ranked for Best Well-being
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This article is a compilation of 562 cities and towns that are part of metropolitan areas. You will discover the top 10 well-being places in the US, and the worst…

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10 Tips to Help Seniors Lower Their Fall Risk
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10 Tips to Help Seniors Lower Their Fall Risk Article Contributed by Carmen Sanchez, Community Liaison of Right at Home, Temecula, CA Each year 3 million older adults seek treatment…

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Boost Your Income with a Side Gig: 6 Tips for Senior Caregivers
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Guest Blog by Katie Conroy As a caregiver for your senior loved one, you might have trouble holding down a full-time job or even working part-time outside of your home.…

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Home Care Helps Seniors Enjoy a Higher Quality of Life
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Guest Blog by Dan Sweiger, Owner, BrightStar Care of Carlsbad As we age, it’s natural for us to face challenges that may limit our ability to live life to the…

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Home Care Helps Seniors Enjoy Higher Quality of Life
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Guest Blog by Dan Sweiger, Owner, BrightStar Care of Carlsbad As we age, it’s natural for us to face challenges that may limit our ability to live life to the…

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I Am Not My Body
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One lesson learned working with patients in nursing homes was the concept that I am not my body. Regardless of what happens in our body, in our physical functioning, whatever…

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