Living to 100 Club
A directory of all of Dr. Casciani’s Blog Posts
Joe Casciani, PhD Introduction Over the last century, advances in science and medicine have extended life expectancy at birth by two to three decades. And because we are living longer,…
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Joe Casciani, PhD There are realistic concerns for older adults about the risk of becoming infected with the corona virus. This is not due to being older per se, but…
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Joe Casciani, PhD We are in the middle of a gig economy. Employed and unemployed people alike are finding work as freelancers and independent contractors. These are flexible jobs, sometimes…
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Joe Casciani, PhD My Experience with Medicare Advantage Plans As a geropsychologist, I have worked with traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage (“MA”) plans, HMO’s, and Medicaid insurance programs for patients in…
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It’s not difficult to understand seniors’ incentives to continue working, whether as an employee or self-employed. From the vantage point of the employer, however, it helps to highlight what the older adult brings to the workplace. Here are some benefits:
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Joe Casciani, PhD July 29, 2020 It is well established that we are living longer today than ever before in our history. And, with this increase in longevity, we are…
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Dr. Casciani’s new book “Living Longer is the New Normal” is published and available on Amazon “Living Longer is the New Normal” offers inspiration about aging, and brings perspectives to…
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Most individuals with acute or chronic medical conditions experience psychological difficulties from the losses in physical, social, and occupational functioning that accompany these conditions. These psychological difficulties include anxiety and…
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Photo by VSRao Strokes may cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part is affected. Age and race are risk factors,…
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Photo by Anna Shvets Rehabilitation becomes an indispensable ingredient to restore functioning or manage the impact of a medical event or condition on a person’s functioning. It also seeks to…
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Photo by Gerd Altmann Parkinson’s disease is a disorder involving a deterioration of the central nervous system, especially the motor system, resulting in shaking, rigidity of the limbs, slowness, and…
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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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