Importance of Sleep Importance of Sleep Older Adults and Longevity Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Sleep issues tend to mount as we get older. According to a National Sleep Foundation's comprehensive study, we have a harder time falling asleep, have more trouble staying asleep and have lighter... Read more
Thinking About Downsizing? Thinking About Downsizing? It Might Be Time To Move Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Adapted from a recent publication, Michael Longsdon discusses some reasons, tips, and practicalities regarding downsizing and simplifying your life. Read more
CapTel Captioned Phones CapTel Captioned Phones Hearing and Seeing Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 CapTel phones and CTS (Captioned Telephone Service) allows those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or 'late-deafened' to not only listen to the caller's voice, but read everything that is being said... Read more
Healthy Diet, Healthy You Healthy Diet, Healthy You Making Smart Choices Wednesday, March 11, 2020 0 Our diet and lifestyle can have a tremendous impact on how we are gracefully greying. As we age, our metabolism slows down, and our bellies get bigger. Weight control is difficult to maintain,... 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 27706 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