The Importance of Hobbies Many people undervalue the importance of hobbies throughout life when the truth is that hobbies have multiple benefits to those who engage in them. When younger, hobbies [...]

Fostering Relationships this Holiday Season By Colleen Mock While it is no secret that the holidays are an especially stressful time of year, it appears this holiday season will be perhaps even [...]

The Importance of UTI Diagnostics and Treatment in Older Adults             When we are younger having an urinary tract infection, or UTI, is frequently seen simply as an annoyance. Common [...]

Identifying Depression in Older Adults by Colleen Mock Depression in the older adult population is common but many of the symptoms of depression change as we age. For older adults, many of the [...]

Dear Parents, As a mom sending a little one to kindergarten, and a therapist, I wanted to share my thoughts about mental health and going back to school in a pandemic.  Like most parents, I do [...]

Many people are familiar with Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’s Five Stages of Grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance (1969).   However, many people are not aware that Kubler-Ross was [...]

We all feel lonely at one time or another. As we age, depression is more common due to self-isolation/social distancing. COVID-19 is now presenting more reasons for social isolation and [...]

Stress is your body’s natural physical and emotional response to changes in your environment.  Stress is our body’s way of preparing us to deal with changes.  Heart rate increases, respiration [...]

We often think about how we can do best to help loved ones in our care.  So many would do anything to help their loved ones feel better, feel comfortable, and have everything they could possibly [...]

When a person is hit by a stroke, heart attack, fracture, or other major sudden medical issue, an emotional process follows.  The time is often chaotic, and people are filled with many emotions [...]