Mental Health
Depression is a common and serious mental health disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It can be characterized by feelings of sadness, loneliness, helplessness, guilt, worthlessness, and an overall lack of interest in life. Depression can have physical symptoms too, such as changes in sleep or eating
Addiction
Alcohol abuse is an important and widespread issue. It affects millions of people around the world. Knowing the symptoms and warning signs of alcohol abuse can play a vital role in preventing and addressing a growing problem. This guide will provide detailed information on alcohol abuse, including its definition, symptoms
Ask the Experts
Navigating dementia and difficult behaviors can be overwhelming for caregivers. Learn more about managing the burden and finding resources to help you and your family in this personal account and list of 100 dementia caregiving tips.
End of Life Issues
Understanding Why Some Hospice Patients Refuse to Die Hospice care is an incredibly important and difficult profession because it involves providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of someone facing the end of their life. Hospice professionals play a crucial role in providing care and support during this time.
Behavior Modification
Hallucinogenic drugs are substances that create intense changes in perception and mood. These drugs, often referred to as “psychedelics” or “entheogens”, have been used for centuries for spiritual, medical, therapeutic, and recreational reasons. They are associated with sensory distortion, vivid visual perceptions, and functions of altered consciousness, which is why
Caring for the caregiver
Hallucinations are a disturbance in a person’s sense of reality that can cause someone to hear, feel, see, or smell things that are not actually there. In this article, we will look at whether or not lack of sleep can cause hallucinations. We will discuss the signs and symptoms
Mental Health
Hallucinations are a mental health condition that affects the way you perceive reality. It's like seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren't really there. While hallucinations can happen to anyone, they often affect those with mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A hallucination can
Tests
Tests for Alzheimer's/ Dementia: strengths and weaknesses of each test and the effect it has on diagnosis. Cognitive and functional assessments, global assessments, and self-administered tests all play a role in detecting Alzheimer's.
End of Life Issues
End of life care is a difficult and emotional subject for many people, but it is an important part of life to consider. End of life care isn't just about death—it's about living life to the fullest, on your own terms. End of life care
End of Life Issues
A will and a living will are both important legal documents, but they serve very different purposes. It is essential that you understand the key differences between the two to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the way you desire. While both wills and living wills can protect
Alcohol Dementia
Alcohol is a type of drug that is commonly used by people of all ages. While it can be enjoyed in moderation, excessive use of alcohol can have serious health and psychological effects. One of the most well-known effects of long-term or heavy alcohol consumption is hallucinations. Hallucinations are realistic
End of Life Issues
As death approaches, it is not uncommon for the dying to experience some unusual mental phenomena known as hallucinations. This guide aims to demystify this topic, so that readers can better understand what is happening and how to provide comfort and support to their loved ones. In this guide we