Social engagement plays a critical role in a favorable aging process. It is a key step to maintaining psychological well-being. Staying connected with others minimizes the risk of retreat, isolation, loneliness, and depression. The Covid-19 epidemic definitely threw a wrench into the social activities of millions around the world, and was especially devastating for the […]
The loss of a loved one is the most stressful event in our lives. As we all know, when the death of someone close to us takes place, we experience a range of emotions. Dealing with grief triggers feelings of denial, anger, guilt, shock, sadness, and despair, among others. A noted Swiss-American psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, […]
Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: Sadly, humans have not learned from the pandemic. I’m sure you recall that the Corona virus inflicted death, destruction, and massive uncertainty around the globe. People’s lives, routines, and normal sense of security were upended. Add to that the record number of natural […]
Missed the show? It was GREAT! But, you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Live from Queensland, Australia, Bob Eden joined us! Bob is a depression recovery specialist and author of The Gift of Depression and Insights from Beyond Depression. Bob joins us to discuss his journey […]
This event is a Living to 100 Club conversation between two psychologists about aging well. Our host, Dr. Joe Casciani will be interviewing Dr. Hugh Pates, a clinical psychologist with a specialty in working with older adults. We will discuss some of the central elements for a successful aging journey. This includes how people cope […]
Our government is currently focusing on the mental health of elders, particularly the loneliness they experience. For those with aging loved ones, pandemic related social isolation exacerbated what was already an underlying problem. Many elders do not have consistent, meaningful connections with enough others to prevent the sadness and hopelessness so many experience every day. […]
Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: Inexplicably, I’m having difficulty putting my thoughts about courage on paper. I usually get into a nice writing flow when it comes to topics I’m passionate about. Courage is one of them. Healing is another. Though not so easy this time. Is it […]
Our guest for this Living to 100 Club podcast is Dr. Michael Green, Chief Medical Officer at Winona. Winona is a site addressing and treating menopause symptoms. In this program, we discuss the symptoms of menopause, and the links between menopause and other physical conditions. Such conditions include urinary infections, weight gain, heart disease, and […]
One lesson learned working with patients in nursing homes was the concept that I am not my body. Regardless of what happens in our body, in our physical functioning, whatever decline or setback encountered, I always have the “I” or “me” in there to maintain my sense of worth. (Unless dementia comes into the picture, […]
Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: At this time of year, everyone is supposed to be joyful. Yet, holiday stress can override your authentic experience of love and joy. So this episode of The Glen Alex Show is on managing holiday stress! As a clinical Social Worker I work […]
