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Old friends coming to call, past loved ones reaching out, strange animals at their feet, and monsters at the window and under the bed. No, they are not inhaling smoke or sniffing an illegal substance. These are Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients experiencing what can transiently turn into a dangerous side effect of their disease – …
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December and the start of the New Year are perfect times to assess the mental health and wellness of family members. Inspecting living conditions, making discreet inquiries about finances, and probing social connections can help in determining physiological and psychological health. These simple observations can identify the onset of a number of behavioral, cognitive, or …
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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria; fires in California, Washington State, and Oregon; marches in Charlottesville; demonstrations in D.C.; and shootings in Las Vegas. Watching the news, listening to the radio, or reading a local newspaper disrupts emotional competency. Bad or negative news, actual or perceived, trigger anxiety, fear, and an emotional imbalance in children, …
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Some things are true and some things are false. Distinguishing one from the other can be challenging. Recent studies found that we use two separate parts of the brain to decide whether a statement is true or false: “Deciding whether a statement is true involves memory; determining one is false relies on reasoning and problem-solving …
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You followed all the rules, obeyed the ten commandments, did unto others as you would have them do unto you, remained fruitful, faithful, and changed the bed linens every Sunday night. Life was safe, sound, stable, and controlled when your lifelong partner slipped away. Relaxing on the veranda of your dream house, watching grandchildren play, …
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