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Over the past half-century, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as the most widely used approach to psychotherapy.  There are a few variations of it – with each tracing its lineage to a practitioner who was likely influenced by Albert Ellis or Aaron Beck – or both. The big reasons for its popularity include the relatively short time that it takes to achieve behavioral change and the fact that is a strong body of research that documents its effectiveness.  It has been efficacious in the treatment of depression, anxiety, pain, and substance abuse as well as a variety... Continue Reading

Unfortunately, many people in the healthcare field either don’t know how rewarding this career path can be or are jaded by some of the stereotypes that surround the field. The post Making home care an appealing and viable choice for candidates appeared first on McKnights Home Care.  Continue Reading

Our iPhone cameras are pretty amazing. The newer the phone, the more things you can do!  Here are three features to try out before the holiday season. 1. Portrait Mode You can choose among natural light, contour light, studio light, stage light, stage light mono, and high-key light mono. You have to play around with the options to find the ones you like best. I think the stage light mono is the most dramatic. Here’s a hint for when you use stage light. A round circle will appear around the subject.  Wait for the circle to turn yellow before you tap the shutter. 2. Check out these options! In... Continue Reading

As I write this blog, terrible wars are going on in Ukraine and the Middle East, virtually every country has enemies that with whom they have no diplomatic relations, politics are more polarized than ever, and even the party that has the majority in the House of Representatives hasn’t been able to agree on a speaker.  Even on the streets of our cities, an argument or a failure to yield the right of way in traffic can lead to violence.  Under these circumstances, it’s reasonable to ask, “What ever happened to the idea of compromise.” I’m not the kind of old guy who says that... Continue Reading

Here are some age-related statistics related to our vision: 1 in 10 people over 50 have an early form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). 3 in 10 folks over 80  have an early form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Glaucoma affects over 3,000,000 Americans. By 2030, it is estimated over 4,000,000 American will suffer from glaucoma symptoms. Older adults (over 60) are six times as likely to have glaucoma. 24,400,000 folks over 40 have cataracts. By age 75, 50% of Americans will have cataracts. Sources:  https://ece.hsdm.harvard.edu/news/glaucoma-awareness-essential-health-aging-population Prevalence... Continue Reading

According to the United States Census, 1 in 6 people in the United States are 65 and older. That compares to 1 in 20, a hundred years ago back in 1920. Social Security benefits are received by 48.6 million Americans. 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 each day. Introduction Retirement is a significant life transition that marks the end of our professional careers and the beginning of a new phase. For many, it’s a time of excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring about feelings of uncertainty and apprehension. How we handle retirement can greatly impact our quality of life during our... Continue Reading

Do you find that some of your friendships “feel” more right than others?  Do you feel like you are being used – or maybe you are the user?  Do either you or your partner have to be more flexible or tolerant than the other for the relationship to continue? No relationship goes smoothly all the time, but the best relationships allow for this, and people make adjustments to get things back on track.  In some relationships, however, there is an undercurrent of inequality that I’ve never found to be healthy.  Whether it’s a romantic relationship or a friendship, if one of the... Continue Reading

We all have experienced it.  There comes a time when there is a break of several days in our schedule – either because of vacation, illness, a family emergency, a conference, or an intense project at work.  Whatever it is, it has the effect of derailing us from our normal routine.  During that time, even though it may be for a very good reason, we stop prioritizing some of our healthy habits – whether it be exercising or managing our diet or reading for pleasure or any of a number of other things that we are committed to doing. Under those circumstances, inertia takes over. ... Continue Reading

There I was…on a bus, halfway to Boston’s Logan Airport when I discovered I didn’t have my phone. Panic! I was going to be gone for two weeks and needed to communicate with people. Fortunately, Concord Trailways busses have Wifi and I had my iPad. I opened the the app Find My and immediately located my iPhone. There it is was back home in Lisbon Falls, and there was me on I-95 approaching the Massachusetts border. Fortunately, a quick text to a friend and my phone was in the mail for two-day delivery. As you can see from the image above, the Find My app tells me where my current devices... Continue Reading

In this article, we delve into the intricacies of state licensing for home care, exploring the disparities between licensed and nonlicensed providers to empower your informed decision-making. The post State licensing for home care: What is it and why does it matter? appeared first on McKnights Home Care.  Continue Reading