A Tale of Two Losses: Your Memory & Your Money A Tale of Two Losses: Your Memory & Your Money Dr. Peter Lichtenberg, Wayne State University Friday, January 17, 2020 0 Older adults in the U.S. lose millions of dollars each year to financial exploitation and scams. Many factors make older adults vulnerable to financial predators, and the decline in memory and... Read more
Navigating Probate for Guardians Navigating Probate for Guardians With Irena Politano Friday, January 17, 2020 0 Join me and my guest, Irena Politano of Michigan Conservators as we discuss guardianships and conservatorships for those who are no longer able to take care of their personal needs. Read more
Got a Scary Caregiver? Got a Scary Caregiver? With Dr. Paula Duren Thursday, November 7, 2019 0 Join me and my guest, Dr. Paula Duren, of Universal Dementia Caregivers as we discuss the importance of finding the right caregiver for your loved one. More and more, people require caregivers.... Read more
Awesome Senior Home Products Awesome Senior Home Products Nexus Home Medical Equipment Wednesday, October 16, 2019 0 Learn about all of the products that are available for home medical care from my guest, Lisa Cousino, the director of sales and customer care of Nexus Home Medical Equipment. This is a key topic... 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 27687 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