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Men tend to respond to stress very differently and tend to have different types of stress-related disorders according to a new study. According to this research, men have a tendency to have greater rates of alcohol use disorders than women and women seem to have greater rates of depression and some types of anxiety disorders. … Continue reading Men Tend To Crave Alcohol More Than Women →

Prescription Medication: The Do’s and Don’ts When taking prescription medications, your senior should do the following: Frequent a pharmacist who keeps a “drug profile” for customers and who will alert you to any prescription medication interaction problems. Also, continue comparing prices at other pharmacies as your pharmacist may match a cheaper price at another drugstore … Continue reading Prescription Medication: The Do’s and Don’ts →

Brand-name: Desyrel Generic name: Trazodone hydrochloride Trazodone medication: Why is this medication prescribed? Trazodone medication is prescribed for treatment of depression. In addition to its antidepressant properties, sometimes it is also prescribed to assist people with their sleep. Trazodone medication: What are some important things for me to know? Trazodone medication does not give immediate … Continue reading Trazodone medication: Is this medicine safe and effective? →

Weight control for seniors: An overview Weight control for seniors focuses on the various complications related to obesity or excessive weight that frequently impact upon your health. The frequent focus of weight control for seniors is on the your general health as well as various medical conditions such as coronary heart disease, osteoarthritis, high blood … Continue reading Weight Control for Seniors: Why now at my age? →

Chronic Pain: Won’t it just go away? Chronic pain is believed to affect 50 million Americans. Over time, chronic pain may cause a destructive physiologic response characterized by fatigue, mood disorders, brain hormone abnormalities, muscle pain, and other physical as well as mental impairments. Chronic pain may set off a vicious cycle of stress and … Continue reading Chronic Pain: Won’t it just go away? →

Whether you currently live with a disability or are planning for when you or someone close to you may, building accessibility into your home can prove vital for aging in place, caring for a family member or increasing the “visit ability” of your home. Listed below are the top issues one should consider before undertaking … Continue reading Top Ten Considerations for Making Your Home Accessible →

The easiest way to pay for nursing home care for an elderly or disabled family member is also the hardest. You write the monthly check. It hurts because the average yearly cost is now $70,128. Before writing a check, it makes sense to talk with a knowledgeable attorney or accountant so that your family does … Continue reading Ways to Pay For Nursing Home Care →

Feeding disorders: Overview Some of the more common feeding disorders in infants and young children include pica, rumination disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. These disorders can be very complex and difficult to treat. Successful feeding requires a nurturing relationship between the child and caregiver. Among individuals with feeding disorders, frequently a serious disruption has … Continue reading Feeding and Eating Disorders: DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes →

Senior Real Estate Specialists, or SRES for short, are realtors who have received specialized training in order to better serve clients who are senior citizens. To receive this designation one must learn about some of the legal and tax aspects that are involved when a senior is buying or selling a home, as well as … Continue reading Senior Real Estate Specialists; Seniors Enter the Housing Market →

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: Overview Somatic symptom and related disorders are indicated by the presence of somatic and/or physical concerns, unpleasant thoughts, distress and impairment. People who experience these symptoms usually present to medical professionals for what they believe to be real, distressing physical symptoms. Sharma and Manjula (2013) have concluded that as many … Continue reading Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes →

By: Aaron Crane Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision. Families doing this expect their loved one to be treated properly and with dignity. The unfortunate truth is that nursing home neglect happens more often than one expects, affecting millions of people in America every single year. Vulnerability of Nursing … Continue reading Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Elder Abuse →

By Michael H Price and Hulet Smith Independent aging and home safety go hand-in-hand. For many seniors, it is extremely important to family and friends to prove that safety measures are in place. They will constantly be on edge that mom, dad, grandpa, or grandma might fall and lay in pain for hours or days … Continue reading Independent Aging and Home Safety →

Positive Dreams and a Peaceful Mind: Research Study A new study conducted at the University of Turku (southwestern Finland) has found that our waking mind truly has an effect on our dreams. Sigmund Freud believed that dreams reveal the unconscious mind. It has long been believed that dreams can also reveal certain aspects of our … Continue reading Positive Dreams and a Peaceful Mind →

Dissociative Disorders: Overview In order to diagnose and treat dissociative disorders, you need to understand the basic concept that dissociation refers to a disconnection or lack of connection between two things that are associated with each other. The DSM-V published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013 states that dissociative disorders “are characterized by disruption … Continue reading Dissociative Disorders: DSM-V Diagnostic Codes →

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders: Overview Basic characteristics of disorders that fall within the category of disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders are aggressive and self-destructive behaviors, destruction of property, conflict with authority figures, disregard for personal or social norms, and persistent outbursts of anger disproportionate to the situation (APA, 2013). Behaviors within this category are … Continue reading Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders: DSM-V Diagnostic Codes →

Nursing home overview: When a nursing home is needed you will most likely be too ill to make all of the relevant decisions on your own. Knowing what to think about and look for now will help you to know the most critical information necessary to make a wise decision when the time comes for … Continue reading Nursing Homes: What critical information should I know? →

Four Stages of Addiction: According to the dictionary addiction means: 1. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit forming (especially alcohol and narcotic drugs). 2. An abnormally strong craving. 3. (Roman Law) a formal award by a court sentence of a thing or person to another (as of … Continue reading The 4 Stages of Addiction →

Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: New category The trauma and stressor related disorders category is a new chapter in the DSM-V. This category now includes post traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, reactive attachment disorder (RAD), adjustment disorders and the new diagnostic category, disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED). In the previous DSM-IV-TR, acute stress disorder and … Continue reading Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: DSM-V Diagnostic Codes →

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes: Overview Psychiatric diagnosis that fall within the category of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders are characterized by abnormalities in one or more of the following five categories: hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, disorganized or abnormal motor behavior (including catatonia) negative symptoms. This section includes information related … Continue reading Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes: →

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: Introduction Conditions which fall within the category of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders all share some key features of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent, persistent and intrusive anxiety provoking thoughts or images resulting in subsequent repetitive behaviors referred to as compulsions. Obsessions may include thoughts, feelings, ideas and sensations that compel … Continue reading Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes →

When we reflect upon the tapestry of experiences and emotions that come to define the patterns of our lives, we continue to stumble our way toward that seemingly elusive state we refer to as happiness. What is happiness? How do we find it when it often seems to be just around the next meandering turn … Continue reading The Mystery of Happiness: Paul Susic Ph.D. →

F60.1 (301.20) Schizoid Personality Disorder: Overview Individuals with schizoid personality disorder are indifferent to social experiences and interpersonal relationships. There is usually a lifelong history of very restricted emotional expression and feeling, unsociability, reclusiveness and emotional coldness. Persons with schizoid personality disorder have little interest in relationships, even family relationships. They usually prefer isolated experiences … Continue reading Schizoid Personality Disorder Symptoms and DSM-V Diagnosis →

Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevalence and Cause Alzheimer’s Disease Prevalence Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent cause of dementia, accounting for between 55% 65% of all cases of dementia. While there were fewer than 3 million cases of Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed in the United States in 1980, the Census Bureau predicts there will be more than 10 … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Disease: What is its cause and prevelance? →

Personality Disorders Symptoms and Diagnosis: An overview Personality disorders symptoms are not always easy to distinguish from relatively normal behaviors, although the consequences can be tremendously different. Personality disorders are groups of traits and characteristics that have become very rigid and dysfunctional, severely limiting functioning and most often resulting in severe distress and impairment. These … Continue reading Personality Disorders Symptoms and DSM-V Diagnosis →

301.0 (F 60.0) Paranoid Personality Disorder: Overview The key features of paranoid personality disorder involve suspicion of others and mistrust in their motivations. This disorder begins in early adulthood and persists for life and may affect multiple areas of functioning in their daily experience. The signs of mistrust must be manifested in at least four … Continue reading Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptoms and DSM-V Criteria →

Introduction to the study: A recent study conducted at the University of Sydney has found that inappropriate and unnecessary medications seem to be routinely prescribed for newly diagnosed dementia patients. This longitudinal research study of 2,500 people was conducted in collaboration with the University of Kentucky and Yale University and published in the Journals of … Continue reading Unnecessary Medication Use Associated With Dementia Diagnosis →

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: An Overview Generalized anxiety disorder is a form of anxiety that is chronic, lasts for at least six months and is not accompanied by obsessions, phobias or panic attacks. A person with generalized anxiety disorder experiences constant worry and anxiety without all the comorbid symptoms of other anxiety disorders. To be given … Continue reading Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What is it exactly? →

Prozac Medication: An Overview Prozac is a medication used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia, and frequently severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Prozac is within the drug classification referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s), which is believed to help maintain a elevated level of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a … Continue reading Prozac Medication: The Benefits, Side Effects and Dosages →

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: History Cognitive behavioral therapy was founded by the psychiatrist Aaron Beck M.D. in the 1960’s. As he was conducting research on psychoanalysis he noticed that an internal dialogue seemed to be taking place as patients thought through and discussed their problems. Beck is considered to be the founding father of cognitive behavioral … Continue reading Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia? →

Part-time and Full-time Psychologists Wanted in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area: An excellent opportunity and exceptional pay for doctoral level psychologists in St. Louis city, St. Louis county, St. Charles County and the surrounding metropolitan area is now available. Senior Care Psychological Consulting is looking for psychologists to provide services in office, long-term care facilities … Continue reading Help Wanted: Psychologists in Metropolitan St. Louis Missouri →

The Only Strictly Doctoral Psychology Practice in St. Louis, Missouri Senior Care Psychological Consulting is the premier provider of doctoral level geropsychology services for the metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri area. Senior Care Psychological Consulting is a specialty geriatric psychology practice providing psychological assessment, mental health counseling services, psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluation and disability evaluation to … Continue reading Senior Care Psychological Consulting in St. Charles, Missouri →

Specific Phobia Disorder Treatment and Information: An Overview Specific phobia disorder can be a very uncomfortable condition at the very least and absolutely disabling at its very worst. However, there are ways to cope with specific phobia disorder to prevent it from undermining an individual’s entire life. It is obviously imperative to have a good … Continue reading Specific Phobia Disorder Treatment Information You Need to Know →

Bipolar I Disorder: Most Recent Episode Manic Diagnosis: Most Essential Features In order to have a bipolar I disorder diagnosis, it is absolutely essential to have at least one episode of mania. This manic episode will need to last at least a week, almost every day with symptoms present most of the time. During this … Continue reading Bipolar I Disorder: Most Recent Episode Manic Diagnosis →

Treatment for Depression: An Introduction Treatments for depression have come a long way in the last couple of decades with many advancements in psychotherapy and psychological treatments that have been empirically supported by research. Research into cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy have now been conclusively found to be effective. Evidence has also … Continue reading Treatment for Depression: Psychotherapy and Psychological Treatments →

Psychosocial treatments and psychotherapy for bipolar disorder: An overview Psychosocial treatments are continuing to take a more prominent role in assisting in the mood stability of individuals with bipolar disorder. As an adjunct to pharmacotherapy (medication management of symptoms), family focused treatment strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy have been used to assist in successfully reducing … Continue reading Are there effective psychosocial treatments for bipolar disorder? →

Bipolar Disorder Medication Treatments: Overview Bipolar disorder medication has been the treatment of choice for several decades now to control the severe and sometimes disabling symptoms of bipolar disorder. Doctors have been prescribing lithium and other mood stabilizers as well as anticonvulsant medications and atypical antipsychotics as the primary treatment for bipolar disorder along with … Continue reading Bipolar Disorder Medication: Treatments of Choice? →

Bipolar Disorder an Overview: Dipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression is a chronic and very disabling condition. Bipolar disorder is a disorder of instability in mood, behaviors and lifestyle. The main feature of bipolar disorder is a manic episode followed by either another episode of mania at a later point in time, depression or hypomania. … Continue reading Bipolar Disorder: What is it exactly? →

Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: Social Anxiety Disorder, previously referred to as social phobia is one of the more common anxiety disorders. It is usually experienced when you must perform in front of others or feel like you are being scrutinized by other people. The overall feeling is one of fear of possible embarrassment or humiliation. … Continue reading Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment →

Lexapro Medication: Side Effects and Dosages: Overview Lexapro medication side effects and dosages are absolutely essential to know before you begin taking this antidepressant medication. Lexapro is a medication usually prescribed for major depression which is a low mood that persists for at least several weeks duration, and interferes with daily functioning. Major depression must … Continue reading Lexapro Medication: Side Effects, Dosages and Indications →

Bipolar I Disorder: Current or Most Recent Episode Depressed Diagnosis – General Information In order to have a Bipolar I Disorder: Current or Most Recent Episode Depressed diagnosis you must have at least one manic episode previous to the current or most recent episode of depression. Nearly every person with bipolar I disorder will have … Continue reading Bipolar I Disorder: Current or Most Recent Episode Depressed Diagnosis →

Bipolar and Related disorders: The bipolar in bipolar disorder refers to the fluctuation between depression and mania sometimes in a very dramatic, severe way. Earlier in the 19th century, mental health professionals used the terms manic depression and affective psychosis to describe bipolar disorder. In the first edition of the DSM (Diagnostic And Statistical Manual … Continue reading Bipolar and Related Disorders and DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes →

Agoraphobia Symptoms and Treatment Overview: The symptoms of agoraphobia may be the most prevalent of all of the anxiety disorders with as many as 5% of the general population or one in 20 people experiencing varying degrees of agoraphobic symptoms. In the United States, the only mental health disorder that experiences a higher level of … Continue reading Agoraphobia Symptoms and Treatments: Must know Information →

Panic Disorder Treatment: An Overview The treatment of panic disorder is usually approached very differently from the way it probably should be in that the first line of treatment is almost always to “throw a medication at it”. When given the fact that the medications usually used for panic disorder treatment have serious side effects, … Continue reading Panic Disorder Treatment: The Best Long-term Solution →

Unspecified Depressive Disorder 311 (F32.9) Information related to Unspecified Depressive Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Unspecified Depressive Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or should even attempt … Continue reading Unspecified Depressive Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Panic Disorder Medications: An Overview Researchers and clinicians have found that the most effective panic disorder medications include the tricyclic antidepressants (see depression medications: tricyclic), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see depression medications: MAOI’s), benzodiazepines (see anxiety medications), and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (see depression medications: SSRI’s). These medications all have similar effects on panic disorder, … Continue reading Panic Disorder Medications: Side Effects, Pros and Cons →

Panic Disorder Overview: Panic disorders are usually identified by extreme feelings of apprehension or intense fear that may appear suddenly or “out of the blue”. They may or may not have an apparent cause. In most cases, intense panic usually lasts no more than a few minutes but in rarer circumstances it can continue for … Continue reading Having a Panic Disorder? Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment →

Other Specified Depressive Disorder 311 (F32.8): Information related to Other Specified Depressive Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Other Specified Depressive Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or … Continue reading Other Specified Depressive Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM-5 Diagnosis →

Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition: Information related to Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals … Continue reading Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 625.4 (N94.3) Information related to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or should even attempt … Continue reading Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Cause of Anxiety Disorders: Introduction Anxiety disorders can present themselves in many ways and have many different causes. They can be mild or severe, general or specific to certain circumstances and they can have one or many different causative factors. They may be somewhat understandable or may be absolutely irrational. When considering the causes of … Continue reading The Causes of Anxiety Disorders: You Just Never Know →

Zoloft Medication Overview: Zoloft is easily one of the most popular medications prescribed for major depressive disorder, a persistently low mood which intrudes in a senior’s daily life. Symptoms often include loss of interest in your normal activities, disturbances in sleep, appetite changes, fidgeting and/or lethargic movement, fatigue, guilt or feelings of worthlessness, and problems … Continue reading Zoloft Medication Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage →

EEG can identify major depression or bipolar disorder A new study at Loyola University has concluded that a simple electrocardiogram that takes all of 15 minutes may help a doctor decide whether a patient has major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. Because of the frequent misdiagnosis of both bipolar disorder and major depression, the study … Continue reading New study says simple EEG can identify major depression or bipolar disorder. →

Overview: A recent research study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland found that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease may have an increase in mortality of 40% when using benzodiazepines. These findings were recently published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Increased risk of mortality with benzodiazepine use: Researchers found that the risk of death … Continue reading Increased mortality found in Alzheimer’s patients who use benzodiazepines. →

We hustle here and we hustle there. Rushing through our lives as if tomorrow is forever. There is no guarantee of tomorrow, or even today. So stop, today, and “smell the roses”. The late Beatle John Lennon once said “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”. So profound and true. How often … Continue reading “Don’t forget to smell the roses”. By Dr. Paul Susic →

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) 300.4 (F34.1) Information related to Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or … Continue reading Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder 296. 99 (F34.8) Information related to Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can … Continue reading Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Generic name: Buspirone Hydrochloride Brand Name: Buspar Buspar is referred to as a minor tranquilizer and has become very popular in providing relief from anxiety. Buspar is most often used to treat anxiety disorders, but is also prescribed at times for the aches, pains, fatigue, and cramps of premenstrual symptom (PMS). However, this and other … Continue reading Buspar for anxiety relief ? →

Depressive disorders: The term depression refers to a prolonged period of low mood and energy, feelings of sadness and possible dejection, as well as isolation at times. Depressive disorders are usually diagnosed when an individual’s low mood or depression is prolonged enough to interfere with an individual’s activities of daily living. Depressive disorders usually affect … Continue reading Depressive Disorders and Related DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes: →

Dangerous food, over-the-counter drug and prescription medication interactions:  Frequently people combine dangerous food and drugs and put their health and sometimes their lives at risk.  In most cases they are not aware of the problem that some medications and foods cannot be mixed, since many of these same medications and foods seem harmless when taken … Continue reading Dangerous Food and Drug Interactions: By Paul Susic Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist →

Key to longevity may mean learning and staying in shape A major research study has recently found that possibly the most important keys to increasing lifespan is to maintain or reduce your weight to a moderate level and to continue learning. In a recent study at the University of Edinburg it was found that people … Continue reading Key to longevity may mean learning and staying in shape. →

Other Specified Anxiety Disorder 300.09 (F41.8): Information related to Other Specified Anxiety Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Other Specified Anxiety Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or … Continue reading Other Specified Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Unspecified Anxiety Disorder 300.00 (F41.9) Information related to Unspecified Anxiety Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Unspecified Anxiety Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or should even attempt … Continue reading Unspecified Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

300.02 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (F 41.1): An Overview The diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder has been part of the DSM diagnostic system since the DSM-3. It is believed to be one of the most commonly experienced anxiety disorders in the United States with approximately 2.9% of adults experiencing this condition. The key feature of generalized … Continue reading 300.02 (F41.1) Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition Information related to Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals … Continue reading 293.84 Anxiety Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Brand Name: Librium Generic Name: Chlordiazepoxide Why is Librium prescribed? Librium is most frequently prescribed for anxiety disorders. It is often prescribed for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, withdrawal from acute alcoholism as well as for anxiety and apprehension prior to surgery. This medication belongs to the family of anxiety medications commonly referred to as … Continue reading Librium medication: Your choice for anxiety disorders? →

Generic Name: Lorazepam. What is Ativan prescribed for? Ativan is an anxiety medication which is used for the treatment of anxiety disorders for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. This anxiety medication belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. What do I need to know about this anxiety medication? When using Ativan you … Continue reading Ativan Medication: Everything You Need to Know →

Most clinicians and researchers are aware that while memory loss is an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease its presence doesn’t necessarily mean that an individual has dementia. A recent research study has found that a clinically useful way to predict whether an individual will develop Alzheimer’s disease may be based upon their awareness of their … Continue reading New study shows, being unaware of memory loss may predict Alzheimer’s disease →

Healthy aging involves connections: Healthy aging studies in recent years all continue to find that people who continue being active and involved with other people during their older years live longer, happier and healthier lives. Activities that have been identified as instrumental to healthy aging are volunteering, taking classes, engaging in hobbies, joining social groups, … Continue reading Healthy Aging Through Staying Connected →

Bipolar Disorder:Overview Bipolar disorder is a chronic, frequently disabling condition, previously referred to as manic depression. Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood instability that includes at least one episode of mania or hypomania in conjunction with repeated episodes of major depression. Mania is characterized by at least one week of a high feeling, euphoria and … Continue reading Bipolar disorder: Is it as bad as they say it is? →

Yes! Psychologists will make home visits in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. Psychologist home visits in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Psychologist home visits in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area are now available through Senior Care Psychological Consulting.We are proud and excited to announce home visits to include psychological assessment, counseling, psychological testing and … Continue reading St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Area Home Visits by Psychologists →

Baby Boomers are in for a shock!!! We may think that we are prepared for the sadness that will accompany our parents’ death. In fact we are usually totally unprepared for this life experience. To lose the people in your life that have always been there and know you the best is a life-altering event. … Continue reading Baby Boomers Face Grief – When Their Parents Die  →

300. 22 Agoraphobia Diagnosis (F40.00): Agoraphobia is a diagnosis recently codable according to the new DSM-5 (Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Fifth Edition) published by the American Psychiatric Association. The agoraphobia diagnosis is given when you experience a high level of fear from either real or imagined exposure to specific circumstances or situations. It is most … Continue reading 300.22 Agoraphobia Symptoms and Related DSM–5 Diagnosis →

Panic Attack Specifier: Panic attacks can be referred to as a specifier and do not have their own diagnostic code. They are abrupt and intense fears which can occur with other mental disorders such as anxiety and depressive disorders along with physical or medical conditions. The panic attack specifier can be used for both physical … Continue reading Panic Attack Specifier and Related DSM- 5 Diagnostic Information →

Panic Disorder Diagnosis: Introduction A panic disorder diagnosis can be given when you experience an unexpected series of panic attacks over a period of time. It was first classified by DSM-3 in 1980. Panic disorder is a very common mental health disorder with an annual prevalence rate in the United States of 2.1% to 2.8%, … Continue reading 300. 01 Panic Disorder Symptoms and Related DSM- 5 Diagnosis →

Specific phobia 300. 29 (F 40. __) Specific phobia is when an individual has a very high level of fear or anxiety in the presence of a specific circumstance or object. The target object or situation is referred to as the “phobic stimulus”. This fear or anxiety must be significantly disproportionate to the actual threat … Continue reading Specific Phobia Symptoms and Related DSM-5 Diagnosis →

Social Anxiety Disorder and the DSM-5 Social phobia was first classified as a mental disorder in the DSM-III. More recently it has been reclassified in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic And Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth edition) as social anxiety disorder. It is one of the most common anxiety disorders with some researchers believing that it has … Continue reading 300.23 Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) Symptoms and Related Diagnosis →

Selective Mutism 313.23 (F94.0): Selective mutism is a voluntary refusal to speak. Elective mutism was first described as a mental disorder in the DSM-III and then was changed to selective mutism in the DSM-IV-TR. It was then moved to the anxiety disorders chapter in the DSM-V due to a restructuring of the categories of mental … Continue reading 312.23 Selective Mutism Symptoms and Related DSM-V Diagnosis →

Separation Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Diagnosis 309.21 (F 93.0): Separation anxiety disorder was first included as a diagnosable condition in the DSM-3 in 1980. In the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition) which was published in 2013, it was then moved from the Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, or … Continue reading 309. 21 Separation Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Related Diagnosis →

Anxiety Disorders According to the American Psychiatric Association, each of the anxiety disorders share the features of fear and anxiety. Fear is a healthy, rational response to either a real or perceived threat whereas anxiety is anticipatory and is in response to a possible perceived threat in the future. Anxiety among the general population is … Continue reading Anxiety Disorders and Related DSM-5 Diagnostic Codes: →

Depression Symptoms and Information: Depression is a mood disorder that most people have some awareness of, but may not know the various symptoms and what actually defines it as a disorder. Clinical depression is a serious disorder that presents in many ways resulting in various different levels of intensity and consequences. When people refer to … Continue reading Depression Symptoms and Information You Must Know →

Anxiety: An overview When trying to understand what anxiety is, many people really don’t differentiate very well between what it is and what isn’t. A good example might be in defining the difference between fear and anxiety which would have several different features. When individuals are afraid, their fear is usually directed toward some specific … Continue reading Anxiety 101: What is essential for you to know? →

Both for counselors and clients involved in mental support, increased levels of physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual stress can make challenges worse. It is fairly common knowledge that anxiety, panic, fear, anger/rage, loss of focus, PTSD, chemical dependency and other forms of addiction, and compulsive behaviors are either created, or made worse, as a response … Continue reading Mental Health Counseling and Stress Management →

Valium 101: An Overview Valium, falls within the medication classification referred to as benzodiazepines.The benzodiazepines including Valium are by far the drugs most often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. Also in addition to being good for anxiety, Valium is frequently used as a muscle relaxant and for sleeping difficulties. Sometimes the benzodiazepines are also used … Continue reading Valium: What is this medication used for? →

Becoming Your Best Self – Top 10 Strategies For Stress-Free Living 1. Identify and live by your values. When we know what our values are, and our goals and actions are in harmony with our values, we are seldom stressed or in conflict about what we are doing. 2. Complete the Past Sometimes we hang … Continue reading Becoming Your Best Self – Top 10 Strategies For Stress-Free Living →

In our busy world, caregiving can become a complicated task especially when multiple family members are involved. Who will take responsibility for what tasks? Often the majority of the work is delegated to the family member who has the most available time. Caregivers placed in this position feel that this is not always fair and … Continue reading Caregiving – Families Don’t Always Play Fair →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri (Illinois Listings): Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri (Illinois listings) assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri (Illinois listings) specialize in various aspects of the care needs of your family member with … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri (metropolitan area) Illinois Listings 2018 Update Page #2 →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri (Illinois Listings): Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri (Illinois listings) assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri (Illinois listings) specialize in various aspects of the care needs of your family member with … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri (metropolitan area) Illinois Listings 2018 Update Page #1 →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri: Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri, as well as St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County specialize in various aspects of the … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis Missouri 2018 Update Page #5 →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri: Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri, as well as St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County specialize in various aspects of the … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #4 →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri: Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri, as well as St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County specialize in various aspects of the … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #3 →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri: Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri, as well as St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County specialize in various aspects of the … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #2 →

Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri: Senior advocacy services in St. Louis, Missouri assist you in providing for the care and concern of your loved ones. The following senior advocacy services in St. Louis Missouri, as well as St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County specialize in various aspects of the … Continue reading Senior Advocacy Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area (Illinois Listings) Senior Information and Referral Services: The Illinois senior information and referral service organizations which follow below provide a wide-range of services specific to the needs of older adults. These senior information and referral service organizations have large information databanks from which to draw upon. They are frequently used … Continue reading St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Area Senior Information and Referral Services 2017 Update (Illinois Listings) Page #1 →

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St. Louis, Missouri Senior Information and Referral Services: St. Louis, Missouri senior information and referral service organizations which follow below provide a wide-range of services specific to the needs of older adults. These senior information and referral service organizations have large information databanks from which to draw upon. They are frequently used to assist both … Continue reading St. Louis, Missouri Senior Information and Referral Services 2017 Update Page #3 →

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Hospice Services in St. Louis, Missouri – An Overview: Hospice services in St. Louis Missouri help by provide supportive relationships and comfort when illness becomes life limiting regardless of available treatments. Hospice services in St. Louis, Missouri also provide volunteers individuals with special training and knowledge in various aspects of medical care including pain management. … Continue reading Hospice Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #6 →

Hospice Services in St. Louis, Missouri – An Overview: Hospice services in St. Louis Missouri help by provide supportive relationships and comfort when illness becomes life limiting regardless of available treatments. Hospice services in St. Louis, Missouri also provide volunteers individuals with special training and knowledge in various aspects of medical care including pain management. … Continue reading Hospice Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #5 →

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Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri are involved in providing adaptions to homes such as ramps and other modifications to make your life easier if you are disabled or elderly. Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri feature adaptions … Continue reading Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #5 →

Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri are involved in providing adaptions to homes such as ramps and other modifications to make your life easier if you are disabled or elderly. Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri feature adaptions … Continue reading Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #4 →

Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri are involved in providing adaptions to homes such as ramps and other modifications to make your life easier if you are disabled or elderly. Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri feature adaptions … Continue reading Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #3 →

Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri are involved in providing adaptions to homes such as ramps and other modifications to make your life easier if you are disabled or elderly. Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri feature adaptions … Continue reading Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #2 →

Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri are involved in providing adaptions to homes such as ramps and other modifications to make your life easier if you are disabled or elderly. Senior home modifications and resources in St. Louis, Missouri feature adaptions … Continue reading Senior Home Modifications and Resources in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #14 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #13 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #12 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2010 Update Page #11 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #10 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #9 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #8 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #7 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #6 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #5 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #4 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #3 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #2 →

Home Health Care Services in St. Louis, Missouri: An Overview Home health care services in St. Louis, Missouri include various levels of care including skilled nursing care, and such therapy services as physical and occupational therapy, as well as additional services like speech therapy. Home health care services in St. Louis may also include social … Continue reading Home Health Care Services in St. Louis Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

Geriatric doctors in St. Louis, MO: Geriatric doctors in St. Louis, Missouri specialize in providing medical services to the elderly. These doctors will also try to prevent disability and disease and optimize physical and emotional functioning. They receive special training in the prevention and management of the unique health concerns of the senior citizens of … Continue reading Geriatric Doctors in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #2 →

Geriatric Doctors in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Geriatric doctors in St. Louis, Missouri specialize in providing medical services to the elderly. Geriatric doctors also try to prevent disability and disease and optimize physical and emotional functioning. They receive special training in the prevention and management of the unique health concerns of the senior citizens in … Continue reading Geriatric Doctors in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #9 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #8 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #7 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #6 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #10 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #3 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #4 →

Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri: Overview Geriatric case managers in St. Louis Missouri may include a multitude of professionals who provide health services such as gerontologists, social workers, psychologists and nurses who focus on providing services related to geriatric or aging frequently on an on-going basis. Geriatric case managers in St. Louis usually … Continue reading Geriatric Case Managers in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #2 →

Elder Abuse and Neglects Agencies in St. Louis, Missouri Elder Abuse and neglect agencies in St. Louis, Missouri provide services to elder adults who have experienced acts which are distressing and harmful. Elder abuse and neglect agencies in St. Louis, Missouri help seniors deal with various abusive circumstances with causation occurring from various physical, psychological, … Continue reading Elder Abuse and Neglect Agencies- St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update →

Disability Services in St. Louis Missouri Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri help people with physical and mental impairments deal with a wide range of issues that bring difficulty into their lives. Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri are available to provide resources to help with all of the time-consuming and technical concerns that many … Continue reading Disability Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #3 →

Disability Services in St. Louis Missouri Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri help people with physical and mental impairments deal with a wide range of issues that bring difficulty into their lives. Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri are available to provide resources to help with all of the time-consuming and technical concerns that many … Continue reading Disability Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #2 →

Disability Services in St. Louis Missouri Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri help people with physical and mental impairments deal with a wide range of issues that bring difficulty into their lives. Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri are available to provide resources to help with all of the time-consuming and technical concerns that many … Continue reading Disability Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #4 →

Disability Services in St. Louis Missouri Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri help people with physical and mental impairments deal with a wide range of issues that bring difficulty into their lives. Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri are available to provide resources to help with all of the time-consuming and technical concerns that many … Continue reading Disability Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #5 →

Disability Services in St. Louis Missouri Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri help people with physical and mental impairments deal with a wide range of issues that bring difficulty into their lives. Disability services in St. Louis, Missouri are available to provide resources to help with all of the time-consuming and technical concerns that many … Continue reading Disability Services in St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

By: Jan Hayner You have spent all of your life raising children, working to feed everybody, buy a home, buy clothes to dress everyone, made all of your own financial decisions and you have done a really good job of it. Now, someone comes along and decides that you can’t do this anymore. That they … Continue reading Help Seniors To Be Independent →

Cemeteries and Cremation Services in south St. Louis County, Missouri- An Overview:  Cemeteries and cremation services are available in south St. Louis County, Missouri if you’re planning a funeral service or want to consider the various burial options when preplanning a funeral. While most people are familiar with traditional funeral services you are probably not … Continue reading Cemeteries and Cremation Services in south St. Louis County, Missouri 2017 Update →

Cemeteries and Cremation Services in St. Charles County, Missouri- An Overview:   Cemeteries and cremation services are available in St. Charles County, Missouri if you’re planning a funeral service or want to consider the various burial options when preplanning a funeral. While most people are familiar with traditional funeral services you are probably not aware that … Continue reading Cemeteries and Cremation Services in St. Charles County, Missouri 2017 Update →

Cemeteries and Cremation Services in north St. Louis County, Missouri- An Overview:  Cemeteries and cremation services are available in north St. Louis County, Missouri if you’re planning a funeral service or want to consider the various burial options when preplanning a funeral. While most people are familiar with traditional funeral services you are probably not … Continue reading Cemeteries and Cremation Services in north St. Louis County, Missouri 2017 Update →

Cemeteries and Cremation Services in the city of St. Louis (midtown), Missouri- An Overview:    Cemeteries and cremation services are available in the midtown area of the city of St. Louis, Missouri if you’re planning a funeral service or want to consider the various burial options when preplanning a funeral. While most people are familiar … Continue reading Cemeteries and Cremation Services in the city of St. Louis (midtown), Missouri 2017 Update →

Cemeteries and Cremation Services in west St. Louis County, Missouri- An Overview:  Cemeteries and cremation services are available in west St. Louis County, Missouri if you’re planning a funeral service or want to consider the various burial options when preplanning a funeral. While most people are familiar with traditional funeral services you are probably not … Continue reading Cemeteries and Cremation Services in west St. Louis County, Missouri 2017 Update →

Cemeteries and Cremation Services in the city of St. Louis, Missouri- An Overview:    Cemeteries and cremation services are available in the city of St. Louis, Missouri if you’re planning a funeral service or want to consider the various burial options when preplanning a funeral. While most people are familiar with traditional funeral services you … Continue reading Cemeteries and Cremation Services in the city of St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Update →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in North St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 Update Page #1 North St. Louis County, Missouri nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments are located throughout this part of St. Louis County. North St. Louis County, Missouri nursing homes and long term care facilities include housing , … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in North St. Louis County, Missouri 2017 Update Page #1 →

Adult Day Care Centers in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri: Illinois Listings 2018 Adult day care centers in St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area provide opportunities for the caregiver to take a break from the daily toil of providing constant care to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, as well as individuals with other chronic illnesses, … Continue reading Adult Day Care Centers in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri: Illinois Listings 2018 →

Adult Day Care Centers, St. Louis, Missouri: Adult day care centers in St. Louis, Missouri provide opportunities for the caregiver to take a break from the daily toil of providing constant care to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, as well as individuals with other chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities and other … Continue reading Adult Day Care Centers, St. Louis, Missouri 2018 Update Page #1 →

Adult Day Care Centers, St. Louis, Missouri: Adult day care centers in St. Louis, Missouri provide opportunities for the caregiver to take a break from the daily toil of providing constant care to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, as well as individuals with other chronic illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities and other … Continue reading Adult Day Care Centers in St. Louis, Missouri 2018 Update Page #2 →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in North St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 Update Page #2 North St. Louis County, Missouri nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments are located throughout this part of St. Louis County. North St. Louis County, Missouri nursing homes and long term care facilities include housing , … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in North St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 Update Page #2 →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in west St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located throughout this area of St. Louis County. Nursing homes and long term care facilities in west St. Louis County include housing , … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 (Page #2) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri:  2017 Update Page #4 Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in west St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located throughout this area of St. Louis County. Nursing homes and long term care facilities in west St. Louis County include … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri:  2017 Update Page #4 →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in west St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located throughout this area of St. Louis County. Nursing homes and long term care facilities in west St. Louis County include housing , … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 (Page #3) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in west St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located throughout this area of St. Louis County. Nursing homes and long term care facilities in west St. Louis County include housing , … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in West St. Louis County, Missouri: 2017 (Page #1) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in South St. Louis County, Missouri – 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in south St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located in various areas of the county. Nursing homes and other long term care facilities in south St. Louis County include housing … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in South St. Louis County, Missouri – 2017 (Page #4) →

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Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in South St. Louis County, Missouri – 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in south St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located in various areas of the county. Nursing homes and other long term care facilities in south St. Louis County include housing … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in South St. Louis County, Missouri – 2017 (Page #2) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in South St. Louis County, Missouri – 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in south St. Louis County, Missouri are conveniently located in various areas of the county. Nursing homes and other long term care facilities in south St. Louis County include housing … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in South St. Louis County, Missouri – 2017 ( Page #1) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in St. Charles, Missouri: 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments are conveniently located throughout the entire St. Charles County area. These nursing homes and long term care facilities include housing, medical and mental health resources for individuals requiring various levels of care including … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in St. Charles County, Missouri: 2017 (Page #1) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in St. Charles County, Missouri: 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in St. Charles County, Missouri are conveniently located throughout this area of the St. Louis metropolitan community. Nursing homes and long term care facilities in St. Charles County, Missouri include housing, medical … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in St. Charles County, Missouri: 2017 (Page #2) →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri (Midtown)- 2017 Update Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri (midtown), are located between the city and St. Louis County. Long term care facilities in the midtown area of the city of … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri (Midtown)- 2017 →

Identity theft even applies to the dead. Write your obituaries with identity theft in mind because the deceased’s identity is an irresistible target for thieves. There are tips that you can follow to avoid identity theft. Victims of identity theft Identity theft of the dead is a deplorable topic to have to discuss, but it … Continue reading Avoid Identify Theft from Obituaries →

Namemda- An Introduction to one of the newest Alzheimer’s medications. Namenda (Memantine) was approved by the FDA in October as the newest treatment option for sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease. Memantine is marketed in the United States by Forest Laboratories and will be sold under the brand name of the Namenda, for patients with moderate to … Continue reading Namenda (Memantine): A cure for Alzheimer’s Disease? →

Brand name: Aricept Generic name: Donepezil hydrochloride Aricept medication: Why is this drug prescribed? Aricept medication is one of only two drugs that have been found to provide some relief from symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease. Aricept medication does not stop the progress of the underlying disease but may improve brain function in some sufferers … Continue reading Aricept Medication: Is this really a memory drug? →

Alzheimer’s care for the patient and the caregiver: Alzheimer’s care is available for both the patient and the caregiver. Obviously, proper Alzheimer’s care is only available when educating yourself and following through on the recommendations of available professionals. The following 9 suggestions should help both yourself and those that you love in providing Alzheimer’s care. … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Care: 9 Ideas That Really Work →

Alzheimer’s Medication and treatment overview: Currently there is no Alzheimer’s medications or treatment that can prevent or halt the mental decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Many drugs have been tested, but most have been abandoned, or found to be ineffective or even toxic in their use as an Alzheimer’s treatment. Most of the more effective … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Medications and Vitamin E →

American Society’s Perception of Aging The statistical data and actuarial records relating to aging population trends and profiles throughout the United States are not only credible but astonishing. The life expectancy of a person born in 1900 was 47 years, and there were only 3 million persons 65 or older in that year. For a … Continue reading American Society’s Perception of Aging →

Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis Major depressive disorder is diagnosed as major disorder, single episode or having recurrent episodes and is also rated in terms of severity such as mild, moderate or severe. It has been part of the DSM diagnostic system used by mental health professionals for many years. It is probably the most often … Continue reading Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis and Symptoms →

Major Depressive Disorder Overview: Major Depressive Disorder is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder among adults in the United States. Some studies have found lifetime prevalence rates for men at 9% – 12% and about 20% to 25% for women. According to the American Psychiatric Association, point prevalence rates (the amount of the general … Continue reading Major Depressive Disorder: Important Information and Treatment →

Neuropsychology and Psychological Testing Services in St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area. Senior Care Psychological Conulting What type of testing services are available with Senior Care Psychological Consulting? Senior Care now provides various psychological testing services such as neuropsychological and intelligence testing for memory and functional ability and personality testing for more appropriate treatment of psychological … Continue reading Neuropsychology and Psychological Testing Services, St. Louis, Missouri →

Senior Care Psychological Consulting Counseling and Assessment Services: St. Louis, Missouri Who are we, how are we different? Senior Care Psychological Consulting is a strictly geriatric psychology practice based in St. Charles County Missouri. All clinicians providing services are doctoral level psychologists who provide services to seniors and individuals with chronic medical and mental health … Continue reading Senior Care Psychological Consulting Counseling and Assessment, St. Louis Missouri →

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 101: Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) are usually manifested by repetitive and recurrent thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions), or sometimes both. The individual usually is aware that these thoughts and behaviors are unreasonable, unnecessary, and may seem silly and intrusive but are difficult to resist. People with this disorder do not always have both the … Continue reading Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What you need to know. →

According to the dictionary addiction means: 1. Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit forming (especially alcohol and narcotic drugs). 2. An abnormally strong craving. 3. (Roman Law) a formal award by a court sentence of a thing or person to another (as of a debtor to his … Continue reading The 4 Stages of Addiction →

Generic name: Paroxetine Paxil is a depression medication used to treat major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (sometimes referred to as social phobia) premenstrual disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This depression medication belongs to a group of medicines referred to as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI’s). These medicines … Continue reading Paxil (Paroxetine): The ultimate depression medication? →

Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Overview: Currently there are no definitive tests to determine an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, except for an autopsy which may be performed after death. Instead, the current approach for establishing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis basically involves a process of elimination, ruling out other conditions which may mimic or exacerbate memory conditions such as depression, Huntington’s disease, … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: How do you know for sure? →

Coping With Anger Overview: Coping with anger appropriately is something we all have to learn to do. It may be manifested in various ways, resulting in anything from minor annoyance to a psychotic rage. In most cases anger is a healthy, completely normal emotion that can even be helpful at times, indicating that an emotional … Continue reading How can I cope better with anger? →

What is alcohol induced anxiety disorder? Most people realize that alcohol may lower anxiety at low doses, but do not realize that heavy alcohol consumption may induce prominent anxiety symptoms. Alcohol induced anxiety symptoms frequently include generalized anxiety symptoms, phobias and panic attacks. However, to establish this diagnosis, clinicians attempt to rule out general medical … Continue reading Are there alcohol induced anxiety, sleep and sexual disorders? →

Effexor: Why is it prescribed? Effexor is usually prescribed for the treatment of depression. This antidepressant is most frequently prescribed for the type of depression that interferes with an individual’s daily functioning. These symptoms frequently include such things as changes in appetite, sleep habits, coordination, decreased sex drive, increased fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, … Continue reading Effexor Dosage and Use: What is it for? →

What Effexor side effects can occur? Effexor side effects frequently cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity however, you should probably contact your doctor immediately. Your physician is the only one who can really determine the safety of continuing this antidepressant in spite of the sometimes troubling side effects. The more common … Continue reading Effexor Side Effects and Special Warnings →

Fundamentals of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Generalized Anxiety Disorder is most frequently identified by its recurrent, prolonged pattern of excessive anxiety and worry. Individuals with this anxiety disorder usually agonize over relatively expected concerns including daily finances, health, family concerns, responsibilities at work, or even such minor issues as car repairs and household chores. The focus … Continue reading Generalized Anxiety Disorder Overview: Must Know Information →

Panic Disorder Overview: Some of the main characteristics of panic disorder are short-term, sudden, intense feelings of fear, terror or sense of losing control and begin without warning during activities that are believed to be nonthreatening. Many individuals experiencing panic disorder go to the emergency room because of the intensity of their physical symptoms which … Continue reading Panic Disorder 101: What do I really need to know? →

Long term care: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Long-term care residents experience various forms of dementia and cognitive impairment. Before discussing dementia among long-term care residents, it is important to distinguish between cognitive impairment and dementia. Cognitive impairment may or may not be severe enough to be referred to as dementia. It all depends upon which … Continue reading Long-term Care and Dementia →

What other dementia symptoms are there besides memory loss? Dementia symptoms include additional problems besides memory loss. Individuals with dementia often exhibit difficulties in language, recognition, object naming, and motor skills. An abnormality of language referred to as aphasia, often occurs in individuals with vascular dementia which involves the dominant hemisphere. Because this hemisphere controls … Continue reading Dementia Symptoms and Diagnosis →

An overview of geriatric depression: Geriatric depression appears in many forms. Although everyone feels sad sometimes, which is a natural response to negative circumstances and loss, ultimately, the feelings associated with bad experiences are qualitatively very different from geriatric depression. While it may be similar in that it can initially arise as a result of … Continue reading Geriatric Depression: Don’t We All Feel Sad, Sometimes? By Paul Susic Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist →

While symptoms of depression are obviously impacted by physical illness the consequences of the aging process can also mimic some of these symptoms. These considerations have caused many to question whether somatic symptoms of depression such as insomnia, fatigue and appetite and weight loss are really valid indicators in the elderly. One recent survey looking … Continue reading Symptoms of Depression and the Aging Process →

A majority of men and women from the ages of 55-74 report they are satisfied with their lives and are currently in good health. While periods of depression may occur among seniors, it is important to remember that it is not a normal part of aging. Depression is the most common mental health concern for … Continue reading Seniors Mental Health & Depression →

Anxiety overview: Anxiety is a normal part of our daily experience and may be sometimes be useful in improving a person’s performance when experiencing many of life’s challenges. Some people however feel that anxiety can get out of control and cause severe discomfort and difficulty in their lives. Anxiety disorders are different from anxiety in … Continue reading What is the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorders? →

Dementia overview: Dementia disorders are characterized by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (including memory loss) but are differentiated on the basis of the etiology (i.e. Dementia of the Alzheimer’s type, Dementia due to Pick’s Disease, Dementia due to Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia due to Huntington’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia due to HIV disease, Dementia due … Continue reading Dementia: What are the different diagnoses? →

Xanax or Alprazolam is an anti anxiety medication from the group of drugs known as benzodiazepines. These anxiety medications are known to directly affect the brain and may cause you to be more relaxed, make you more tranquil, sleep better, or they can slow down the nervous system transmissions in such a way as to … Continue reading Xanax : Anti Anxiety Medication of Choice? →

Alcohol abuse among the elderly: Alcohol abuse and dependency are frequently believed to be problems of the young, but recent surveys are indicating otherwise. Research now indicates that about 5% of Americans over the age of 65 may have significant drinking problems to the degree that it may be defined as alcohol abuse. It is … Continue reading Alcohol Abuse and the Elderly: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri: Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, are located throughout the city, and in the surrounding counties of St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Warren County. Nursing homes and … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri: 2017 Page#4 →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri- Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, are located throughout the city and in the surrounding counties of St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Warren County. Nursing homes and … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri: 2017 Page #3 →

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri: Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, are located throughout the city and surrounding counties of St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Warren County. Nursing homes and other long … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri: 2017 Page #2 →

As found in the April, 2005 Senior Circuit caregiving for alzheimer’s patientStress in various forms may be found among the caregivers of individuals with dementia. Many caregivers attempt to keep their loved ones at home for a significant period of time prior to placement in a long-term care facility. While this is admirable, it frequently … Continue reading Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Patients: Is there a problem? By Paul Susic Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist →

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior apartments in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, are located throughout the city and in the surrounding counties of St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and Warren County. Nursing homes and other long term care facilities in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, include housing and … Continue reading Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Senior Apartments in the City of St. Louis, Missouri 2017 Page #1 →

How do depression medications help? Depression medications work through their effect on our thinking and neural processes. Our thinking processes and related moods are activated by nerve cells in the brain referred to as neurons. The systems of our body and related thinking processes involved in daily routines and related activities, involve specific neurons working … Continue reading What are the depression medications, and how do they work? →

Anxiety Medications: An Overview Anxiety medications are now the most popularly prescribed medications by far by doctors for psychiatric disorders. The most commonly prescribed anxiety medications in recent years have included the benzodiazepine such as Librium, Valium, Xanax Tranxene, Klonopin, Centrex, Ativan Serax. Other medications that fall within the anxiety medication classification which are used … Continue reading Anxiety Medication 101: What You Need to Know →

Stress and distress: About 50 years ago, Dr. Hans Selye began to recognize the connection between an individual’s mind and body as his patients seemed to have similar physiological and psychological characteristics when experiencing stress. He came to the conclusion that stress is a “non-specific response of the body to any demand placed upon it”. … Continue reading Are you feeling stressed or distressed? By Paul Susic Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist →

A comment that has frequently been made by doctors and many well-meaning individuals is that their patient or family member is depressed because they are “old”. Also, these comments may be made because someone has been placed in a nursing home or has had some level of reduced functioning. Depression however, is not a natural consequence … Continue reading Depression among the elderly? By Paul Susic Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist →