Written by: Ashley Berghoff and Kristin Litzelman Many people who perform care tasks do not self-identify as caregivers. Often, those caring for others view their care as a part of being a spouse, child, sibling, or friend, rather than…
If you were asked to describe what makes you see someone as young or old, you probably have some clear ideas in your mind. Younger people are often viewed as rash and inexperienced, while older people are viewed as incompetent…
Sara Bridgewater, MPH University of Missouri Extension Bates County a very rural county in west central Missouri with a population of 16,051 and 77% of the population live in a rural area. Bates County has many health and education concerns…
Grief, the complex emotional response to loss, is a universal experience that touches the lives of countless individuals. However, society's understanding of grief is often clouded by misconceptions and myths. In this blog post, we will explore the myths surrounding…
Author: Sara Richie, M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Social isolation and loneliness are critical concerns for both physical and mental health. Even pre-pandemic, older adults have an increased risk for social isolation and loneliness because they are more likely to suffer…
When you engage in regular physical activity, you reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and heart disease. But do you know how much and what type of physical activity we…
Robin M. Tucker, PhD, RD, FAND | Associate Professor | Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition | Michigan State University Sleep has long been overlooked as an important determinant of health. While many of us think that we will…
Tori Fleming and Kristin Litzelman | Reviewed by Christi Demitz Key Takeaways Caregivers of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are using services and contacting agencies less than expected, while caregivers of individuals with dementia contact twice as many agencies…
| Holly Tiret and Christi Demitz, Michigan State University | One thing you can rely on is that people change as they age, and so do their relationships with siblings. Some look at sibling relationships as an hourglass effect. Very…
My last post, Exploring and Overcoming Your Own Biases, reflected upon implicit or unconscious biases, how they are engrained in our brains, and how we can begin to overcome those biases – intentionality, learning about yourself and your biases, and…