The Power of Friendship
For seniors, friendships can have a significant impact on longevity. Numerous studies show that recovery from a major health challenge, such as a heart attack
January 16, 2015
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Health Category: Mental Health
10 Signs of Caregiver Stress
Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health Serving as the caregiver for a spouse, parent or loved one in need can be very rewarding, but
June 28, 2013
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Memory and Aging: Recognizing the Symptoms
By Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, Shell Point Retirement Community A key concern of older adults is the experience of memory loss, especially as it is one
May 1, 2013
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8 Tips & Tricks for Memory Management – Part One of Two
By Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, Shell Point Retirement Community Developing assistive strategies and external memory aids to help you organize your life and better manage your
April 1, 2013
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7 Day Guide to Keeping Your Brain in Shape
By Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health, Shell Point Retirement Community Exercising your brain should be a daily habit. And fortunately, a little mind
March 18, 2013
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Fatigue & Depression
Fatigue is one of the most common physical complaints and accounts for roughly 55 percent of all visits to primary care physicians. Almost everyone feels
October 29, 2012
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Train Your Brain: 10 Ways to Boost Your Memory
By Brenda Manago, RN Manager It’s a classic situation: you meet someone new, and moments later you’ve forgotten their name. Names, passwords, pin and telephone
June 8, 2012
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Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common emotional challenges of aging and is often associated with depression according to Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral
February 24, 2012
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Depression
By Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida, depression is generally believed to be the most
January 24, 2012
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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
By Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health at Shell Point Retirement According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 warning signs — along with the advice
December 6, 2011
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