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 depression, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, despair about recovery, and a negative future outlook. Related problems in eating, sleeping, enjoyment of pleasurable activities, and strained interpersonal relationships also are common. Behavioral health practitioners have a variety of tools and approaches to address these psychological difficulties and help the individual involved manage the obstacles encountered.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Are Not the Same When people think about challenges facing older adults, the words “loneliness” and “social isolation” often come quickly to mind. But while these…
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What if improving blood flow—and potentially enhancing heart health, energy, and even cognitive function—didn’t require surgery? In this Living to 100 Club episode, we explore EECP therapy, a non-invasive treatment…
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“One day, the mountain that is in front of you will be so far behind you, it will hardly be visible in the distance. But the person you become in…
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What if one of the most overlooked indicators of brain health is something we rarely think about—our sense of smell? In this Living to 100 Club episode, Dr. Joe Casciani…
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Planning for later life often begins later than we expect. Many families find themselves making important decisions under pressure, rather than with clarity and intention. In this episode of the…
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In this episode of Living to 100, host Dr. Joseph Casciani speaks with Fred Ford, author of the international bestselling book Think and Grow Thin. Fred shares the remarkable story…
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What can the rainforest teach us about living well? About aging well? In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Joe Casciani reflects on a journey into the Ecuadorian…
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In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, we explore how to age well. The focus is on staying engaged, purposeful, and connected in later life. Drawing on over…
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He Didn’t Just Lose 135 Pounds—He Became Someone New We often think of weight loss as a matter of discipline, diet, or determination. Eat less. Move more. Stay motivated. Repeat.…
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Emotional fatigue is something I see often in my work with older adults—yet it’s rarely named directly. I’m sharing this guest contribution from Stacy Bryant because it highlights several practical…
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How ADHD Shapes Decision-making, Organization, and Life Transitions in Later Years ADHD is often seen as a childhood condition. But for many, it quietly continues into adulthood and later life,…
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In this episode of the Living to 100 Club Podcast, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Drs. Jenny Hledik and Thomas Andriacchi. Our guests are co-creators of KneeMo, an innovative smart…
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