Dementia and Intimacy

Dementia and Intimacy

According to the National Institute of Health, it is estimated that “more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease”, and that number is expected to grow along with America’s aging population.  While there are many questions raised with our increasing life...
Caring for our Elders

Caring for our Elders

Life expectancy in the USA rose in 2012 to 78.8 years.  This is wonderful news for many, but also brings about the prospect that many of us are, or will be, caring for aging loved ones.  By 2030, there will be about 72.1 million older persons, more than twice their...
Decreasing Stress: April is Stress Awareness Month

Decreasing Stress: April is Stress Awareness Month

We are continually finding out more about the harmful effects stress has on our health and well-being, and the many benefits of decreasing stress. Anytime is a good time to work on decreasing stress, and April is the designated “Stress Awareness Month”....