Managing Anxiety in Seniors

Last Updated: September 18, 2018 Anxiety and depression — which often go hand in hand — are a serious public health problem in older adults, with recent research suggesting that as many as 15% of seniors suffer from depression and 25%, from persistent feelings of sadness. Although mental health issues are not always easy to diagnose,…

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Subduing Pancreatic Cancer Involves International Odyssey

When she was 38, Radhika Sattanathan received a frightening diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Taking the advice of her physician in India, Radhika sought care halfway around the globe at Mayo Clinic. Today, she’s cancer-free. Radhika Sattanathan was a young mother and wife living in Mumbai, India, when abdominal symptoms first struck her seven years ago.…

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Does My Parent Have a Personality Disorder?

Many adult children will struggle with their relationship with their aging parent. Learning what a personality disorder is and common symptoms can help you see how to set appropriate boundaries and how to free yourself from guilt and obligation. Read more about what to do if your senior parent has a personality disorder. A Parent’s Personality…

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