Articles on Older Adults

What Is Art Therapy?

What Is Art Therapy?

Art therapy sessions offer a space to tackle and process difficult feelings. Typical sessions are patient directed and encourage experimentation, which means that patients have an opportunity to experiment and find the best ways to deal with tough ideas.

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Dementia and Caretaking

Dementia and Caretaking

For family members and caregivers, helping or living with someone who has dementia can be difficult and scary. Learn ways to approach caring for a person with mental illness with positivity and compassion.

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Pain Management for ACT II Generation

Pain Management for ACT II Generation

Chronic pain has a profound effect on a person’s life. Though there are a number of treatment options for pain, these solutions are irrelevant if the pain is not first identified. Understanding and recognizing pain in older adults is a vital first step to pain management.

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Why Are Vaccines Important?

Why Are Vaccines Important?

Vaccines do more than just protect each person from illness. They act as a barrier against disease by protecting the entire community. Staying current on vaccines can prevent unnecessary illnesses or reduce the severity of an illness.

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