What is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day? National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual, nationwide observance, led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national […]
Thinking errors, commonly known as cognitive distortions, are irrational beliefs that contribute to uncomfortable emotions and unwanted behavior. Below are some examples of Thinking Errors. Paying attention to thinking errors can offer the opportunity to be aware of this pattern and change the way we respond in our actions and reactions to situations we face. Ignoring […]
Long-term reactions to trauma are unique, personal, and often painful. Sometimes the reactions seem random as if they have little to do with the trauma. Other times, they are simply too much. They are vivid, painful, and overwhelming. A step in many trauma interventions involves normalizing these reactions, and showing that a person is not […]
Not all memory problems come from dementia. By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice, LCSW Sepsis can present as Cognitive Impairment. Sepsis is a very common challenge with each additional birthday. As we age our organs age too and it is common to get dehydrated faster than in our earlier years. Sepsis can be caused by an untreated urinary […]
Shared by: Elizabeth Sukys-Rice What Is a Geriatric Care Manager? A geriatric care manager, usually a licensed nurse or social worker who specializes in geriatrics, is a sort of “professional relative” who can help you and your family to identify needs and find ways to meet your needs. These specially trained professionals can help find […]
By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy. – Eskimo legend Ways to Honor our Passing Planning our funeral arrangements prior to death is a tremendous gift one can give the people in our […]
By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice ‘‘I sit with her for over an hour while she explores her emotional and spiritual pain.”Palliative Care Social Worker Supporting Roles to Help the Process It can be incredibly emotionally and physically draining caring for an individual who is terminally ill. There is help available and it’s important to allow for individuals […]
By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice “Every day across the country,” she writes, “family caregivers find themselves pondering a medical procedure that may save the life of someone beloved and grown frail.” But, when is it time to stop intervening and let nature take its course? When is it time to say to a doctor, “Let my loved […]
By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice Early on, a person with Alzheimer’s may be able to perform basic tasks, such as paying bills, but he or she is likely to have problems with more complicated tasks, such as balancing a checkbook. As the disease gets worse, the person may try to hide financial problems to protect his or […]
Sleep, The Foundation of Health Sweet Dreams By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Not getting enough sleep can affect all areas of your life and cause health problems. Learn how to develop healthy habits at bedtime as you age to help you get a good night’s sleep. An ongoing lack of sleep or […]