Caregiver Stress And Burden
How to Deal with an Aging Narcissistic Mother: The Survival Guide
If you're a care giver of an aging parent or spouse, here are some tips to help you deal with narcissism.
Mental Health
What is Grief but Love Persevering?
Grief is a complex and difficult emotion that can affect individuals in different ways. It’s important to understand grief and how it impacts our lives in order to manage and cope with it. Grief is defined as an emotional response to loss; it can be caused by the death
Mental Health
What is Bargaining in Grief?
Grieving is a process that is unique to each person. While it can feel like an isolating experience, many people have gone through such emotions before. Bargaining in grief is a common phenomenon that can add additional complexity to this already difficult period. This guide aims to clarify what bargaining
End of Life Issues
Overcoming Grief and Depression
Explore the intricate relationship between grief and depression, including the journey from normal to complicated grief, clinical depression signs, and healing strategies. Learn the differences, treatment options, and support mechanisms for those navigating this challenging emotional landscape.
Mental Health
Family Takes Advantage of Me: How to Recognize and Stop It as a Family Caregiver
Are you often left feeling exhausted and unappreciated by your own family? Do you struggle to establish healthy boundaries with certain family members? It’s time to recognize the signs of family taking advantage of you
Mental Health
What is Disenfranchised Grief?
Disenfranchised grief occurs when one's mourning isn't socially recognized, often due to the nature of their relationship with the deceased or societal norms. It's crucial to acknowledge and destigmatize this grief to support those feeling isolated in their sorrow.
Memory Problems Or Mild Cognitive Deficits
Signs of Dementia: Recognizing Memory Loss and Its Indicators
Memory loss is a common sign of dementia, but it can also be caused by other factors such as alcohol abuse, high blood pressure, and emotional trauma. Learn about the early warning signs of dementia and how to test for memory loss with the SLUMS and MMSE tests.
Behavior Modification
Daughter CareGiver with Uncooperative Father WWII Vet and Japanese POW
Struggling with an aging father who constantly asks for advice on topics you're not qualified to help with? Find tips for handling the situation and maintaining a healthy relationship with your dad.
Caregiver Stress And Burden
Reevaluating Lifespan of Caregivers: A New Perspective
A new study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that caregivers may have a lower chance of mortality than non-caregivers, contradicting previous research on the negative effects of caregiving on health. Explore the limitations of the study and the potential benefits of being a caregiver.
Mental Health
What are the 7 Stages of Grief?
Understanding the seven stages of grief can help you navigate the emotional journey of loss. Learn about shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance, and how each stage plays a role in the healing process. Gain insights to support yourself or others through grief.
Healthy Aging
What Does Ketamine Do to the Brain?
Ketamine is an FDA-approved treatment for resistant depression. Its effects are caused by an increase of glutamate in the prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain responsible for attention and emotional regulation. Ketamine strengthens neural activity and awakens the brain.
Mental Health
How to Help Someone with Grief?
Grief is an intense emotion that can leave someone feeling helpless and overwhelmed. It is a difficult process and no two people handle it in the same way. This guide is designed to provide readers with an understanding of what grief is, and helpful steps to take when trying to