Life Happens and then...Steps to Success! Life Happens and then...Steps to Success! Adita Lang on managing your health variables Friday, February 19, 2021 0 Adita Lang advises that there are so many variables to health, some are in our control and some are not. The key is to take a healthy approach in how you see things and journey your way to the... Read more
Sexuality and Aging Sexuality and Aging With Dr. Melanie Davis Friday, February 19, 2021 0 Dr. Melanie Davis is the founder of SaferSex4Seniors.org - an online educational site for sexually active and/or interested adults in mid- and older age. Read more
Suicide-Heartbreak, Grief and Moving Forward Suicide-Heartbreak, Grief and Moving Forward With Jacqueline Cooper, MBA, CPC, ACC Tuesday, February 16, 2021 0 Jacqueline Cooper's mission is to help those who have suffered tremendous loss, as she guides them over time to begin to heal and find new meaning. Read more
Caring for Aging Parents Caring for Aging Parents With Judith Cunningham Friday, February 12, 2021 0 Judith Cunningham shares her experiences in dealing with her aging parents who are now 95 and 99. Read more
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 26625 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