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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 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.

Effective Ways for Seniors to Tap Into Their Spirituality
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Given the struggles that come with aging, one often overlooked aspect of older adulthood nowadays is spirituality. A study from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences on spirituality…

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A Curriculum that Brings Purpose and Meaning to Post-retirement
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On this Living to 100 Club podcast, we introduce our listeners to the Third Half Advisors. Our guests are the founders, Caroline Brecker and Campbell Gerrish. Using a strengths-based approach,…

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Harmonious Living for Grandparents, Parents, and Kids: A Guide for Multigenerational Living
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Image: Freepik Authored by Kent Elliot, of At Home Aging Living in a multigenerational home, where grandparents, parents, and children coexist under one roof, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Balancing…

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Monitoring Heart Rate Variability: A Key to Longevity
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On this Living to 100 Club podcast, we invite Dr. Torkil Faero to discuss the value of monitoring our heart rate variability. Dr. Faero’s latest best-selling book, The Pulse Cure,…

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How Does the Air Quality in Our Homes Affect Our Health?
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This Living to 100 Club podcast invites as its guest Michael Rubino, the founder of Home Cleanse. Home Cleanse is dedicated to addressing poor indoor air quality, a factor that…

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Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Our Brain when It Needs to Adapt
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Neuroplasticity challenges the old belief that the brain is fixed and unchangeable after a certain age. But research evidence now strongly supports the existence of the brain’s ability to restructure…

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Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis: Their Role in Learning, Memory, and Recovery from Injury
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Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis Neurogenesis refers to the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain. This can happen both during development and in adulthood. Neuroplasticity, on the other…

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Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy
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This Living to 100 Club podcast introduces our audience to Hormone Replacement Therapy. We discuss the use of all natural hormones that ease the degenerative side effects of aging. Our…

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Useful Descriptive Terms for Communicating about Mental Disorders
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The following terms may be useful when describing the speech, behavior, or appearance of an older adult as they relate to possible mental disorders. These may be observed in a…

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Symptoms of Dementia
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In general, dementia produces a diffuse, or global decline in intellectual functioning. The symptoms of dementia cover a wide range of behaviors. These are shown in the table below. Memory…

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Age-related Forgetfulness and More Serious Memory Problems
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Problems with memory, particularly for recent events, is not uncommon during the aging process. Many people worry about how serious a case of “forgetfulness” may be. However, in contrast to…

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A Periodontist Discusses Gum Disease and Its Prevention
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In this Living to 100 Club podcast, we invite Dr. William Levine to discuss the incidence of gum disease, its causes, and treatments. Dr. Levine has practiced the specialty of…

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