Scamming Seniors Scamming Seniors Crimes Against the Elderly Monday, January 31, 2022 0 As vigilant as we all try to be, criminals seem to always be one step ahead. Between fake phone calls, internet and social media scams, there are more and more instances of crimes against the... Read more
Fall Prevention for Seniors Fall Prevention for Seniors Risk Assessment and Strategies for Fall Prevention Monday, January 31, 2022 0 Better fall prevention strategies could help lower costs for hospitals, insurers, and the federal government, as well as lower health care premiums and tax bills for everyone. Fall prevention for... Read more
Getting Your Taxes Back On Track Getting Your Taxes Back On Track With Robert Manela, C.P.A. Thursday, January 27, 2022 0 View the Gracefully Greying Facebook Livestream to learn how to get your taxes back on track. Read more
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Laurie Blume / Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / Categories: Health, Drugs, Medication & Addiction Addiction, Signs & Recovery With Aliya Pasik, MS, PA-C, Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Center at the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. Aliya Pasik, MS, PA-C, is the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Center at the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. Aliya addresses the many forms of addiction and substance abuse, particularly as it relates to the 50+ demographic. She describes underlying conditions that lead to self-medication such as ADHD, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and boredom. Alcohol abuse seems to be on the rise, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. Aliya also discusses specific clinical programs that she is spearheading, describes certain signs that lead to substance abuse, and provides medical, cognitive, and holistic ways for patients and their families to have conversations that lead to recovery. Print 27715 Tags: Aliya Pasik Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine Self Medication and ADHD Seniors and Addiction Seniors and Substance Abuse More links Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine RCBM Substance Abuse & Addiction Program Related articles Combatting Loneliness Virtual Mental Health Therapy Creating a Mindset of Growth and Awareness Nutrition Related Concerns for Women Over 50 Issues Facing Senior Couples MindMetrix