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Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH

Meals for seniors

Food for Seniors – How to Promote Healthy Eating

January 23, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 7 Comments

The techniques in this post are all ways to help seniors eat healthier. Some focus on the food itself, while others look at different areas.

Protect Seniors From Poverty By Avoiding These 8 Areas

December 17, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Many seniors find themselves in avoidable poverty. This article highlights some of the key issues and what can be done about them.

Mistakes that caregivers make

Mistakes That Caregivers Make When Beginning To Support Loved Ones

December 11, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Caregiving can be a terrifying role. Many people are thrown into it without any previous training or experience. You may not even get any warning either. It’s no wonder that you end up trying to prevent all the mistakes that caregivers make.  There truly are significant mistakes – ones that can impact your own health […]

Death and grief

Grief and Dementia – A Complex Process

December 7, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Grief is always difficult. It’s a heart-wrenching process that often isn’t predictable. In fact, grief looks different from one person to another.  The complexity of grief becomes even more significant once you add caregiving into the mix. Caregivers often begin to grieve while their family member is still alive – a process that is even […]

Caregiver medical leave

Caregiver Medical Leave – A Critical Need That Is Beginning To Be Addressed

November 29, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

In this article, we’re discussing the concept of caregiver medical leave, why it is important and current directions in policy and advocacy.

A stubborn or angry senior

The Challenge of Stubborn Parents. When (and How) to Back Off.

November 17, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Stubborn people are a challenge at the best of times. This becomes even more complex with stubborn aging parents, as there are many additional factors to consider. This post takes a look at cases where stubborn parents truly won’t back down.

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