A directory of all of Dr. Casciani’s Blog Posts
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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Life is a series of successive stages or milestones, and moving from one to another can sometimes be difficult or it can be desirable. These are new chapters. In this…
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There are surprising facts about remarriage in older adults. It is on the rise for those in the U.S. ages 55 and over, and occurs more frequently with advancing years.…
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Authored by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD Living longer means that physical decline will…
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