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My Elderly Mother is So Negative – Caring for a Loved One with Depression

July 5, 2021 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

“My elderly mother is so negative”. Have you ever thought that? Perhaps it seems like she’s always complaining. That she’s quick to see the negative side of things and never the positive. Sometimes being negative is just a habit or perhaps a way to get attention. In many cases though, that negativity is a sign […]

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Benefits of Art Therapy for the Elderly

December 4, 2020 By Yvette Leave a Comment

Being creative brings with it countless advantages. So, not surprisingly, there are many benefits of art therapy for the elderly. Art is a creative process. You are building something from nothing, which helps to stimulate the mind and gives you a sense of wellbeing. In so doing, art becomes an invaluable process and tool for […]

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Lost Connections Review – Can The Book Help With Your Depression?

October 23, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Lost Connections taps into the underlying causes of depression, looking at what may really be going on, along with potential solutions.

Sex After 50 – The Beginning of an Exciting New Journey

October 30, 2019 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Frank discussions on aging and sex are far too rare. Health problems and/or unsatisfactory sexual performance can leave men feeling like they have lost their virility, while partners may feel frustrated. The exact age that these issues arise varies depending on the couple and some people experience more problems than others. So today, we’re focusing […]

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How Expectations Shape Our Journeys and Lead to Suffering

September 6, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

It seems to me that very little of what we suffer in life comes from the events that are actually occurring to us or around us. While it may sound strange to say, the events themselves are neither good nor bad in their own right. Instead, our views of events are based on our expectations […]

The Power of Relaxation

The Power (and Challenges) of Relaxation

August 30, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

While relaxing is a common idea, it’s not always as easy to do as it sounds. This post talks about the challenges with relaxation and how we can learn to relax more.

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