Being diagnosed with dementia can be devastating for you and your family. There will most certainly be lots of “how” and “what” questions regarding your independence. It is important to understand that there are three general stages of dementia (early, middle, and late), and each stage involves its own set of challenges for you and […]
We are mammals. As mammals, we have five characteristics that differentiate us from other vertebrates (such as reptiles): We are warm-blooded, we give live birth (we don’t lay eggs), we provide milk to our young, we have hair or fur, and we are social (we live in groups). Being social animals means that we need […]
What could be more exciting than the birth of a baby? A new life and new hope for the future, as well as a tangible sign of a couple’s love for each other. The baby showers, the preparation of the nursery, stocking up on clothing, diapers, a stroller, toys, can be very pleasurable moments of […]
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young adults, ages 15-25 (McIntosh & Drapeux, 2015). There are approximately 25 attempts for every death by suicide in the United States. It is the responsibility of clinicians and health professionals to identify and assess risk for suicide, however, lay community members, such as teachers and […]
We are all born into a family. Whether it’s a traditional family, a single parent, whether we are adopted at birth, we all started life with a mother and a father. Some of us are raised by grandparents or aunts and uncles. Some of us spent time with cousins and extended family during our childhood, […]
Many baby boomers, the greatest generation in my opinion, and millennials face a challenge relating to family dynamics. At times, words are misspoken, or interpreted as hurtful when what is really happening is a failure to understand how different generations view the world, their lives, and their own priorities in life. In most cases, the […]
OCD symptoms can range from irritating to crippling for the person and others in their life. There may be obsessive and intrusive thoughts that disturb the person, doubts about what they said or did and actions and rituals that must be done. There can be relentless and endless worries about not having done things “perfectly”. […]
What is it? Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) has gone by many names: deliberate self-harm, self-mutilation, and self-injurious behavior. Although it goes by many names, the definition does not change. NSSI is purposely self-inflicted injurious behavior in the absence of suicidal intent. Importantly, NSSI excludes self-injurious behaviors that are for cultural practices, such as ritualistic mutilation, or […]
The Georgia Milestones Assessment System was developed to measure how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in the subjects of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Students in Grades 3 through 8 will take End of Grade Assessments in each content area, while high school students […]
Each year, many individuals, along with their families and loved ones, are faced with a diagnosis of dementia that can be very confusing and frightening. Understanding what dementia is and its symptoms allows for the most appropriate treatment and the best quality of life possible. What is dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Association website (http://www.alz.org/facts/downloads/ff_infographic_2015.pdf), […]
