Integrative Psychology Services Blog
Positive Coping Strategies in the Time of COVID-19
We provide some third party resources offering positive coping strategies to help you deal with the stress of COVID-19 and the Coronavirus.
Yes, There’s a Gadget for That!
Most of us know the commercial, I've fallen and I can't get up! No doubt, many of us look at that and hope that we never find ourselves in that situation. However, as time marches on and we age, the likelihood that we will find ourselves in that situation, well,...
How Teletherapy Can Help Caregivers Get the Help They Need
In my practice, we take care of the elderly population and ensure they get the help they need. Our services include much needed in home and assisted living facility comprehensive senior services. A main goal is to help the aging population simply age at home if...
The Hidden Epidemic of Substance Abuse in the Elderly
Research conducted by Dr. Hays at the University of Kentucky, reported that approximately 2.5 million and 21% of older hospital patients had alcohol-related problems. Further, rates as high as 17% among the 65 and older population have an alcohol-abuse problem. This...
7 Ways to Age Well and Stay Mentally, Physically, and Emotionally Sharp
There are ways to keep your mind sharp and stay mentally, physically, and emotionally strong as you age!
6 Ways to NOT Be a ‘Stress Ball’ Over the Holidays (especially as a caregiver)
Stress..its everywhere. We can't avoid it so all we can do is learn how to live with it. It isn't going anywhere. As we embark on the busiest season of the year, stress levels exponentially increase. It's not always Happy Holidays for everyone! And its seldom stress...
Understanding and Helping a Loved One With Dementia
According to a nationally representative survey, dementia rates are decreasing. And although experts in the field remain cautiously optimistic, dementia remains a very real and challenging issue that millions of people and their families deal with on a daily basis....
5 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress
Caregiver stress can take a physical, emotional, and psychological toll if you are not careful. Learn how to manage your stress and remain healthy!
Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation?
The Sandwich Generation are people who are ‘sandwiched’ between two generations – the young adults they are raising and their elderly parents.