 Depression
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Carb your appetite:
The right food can improve your mood and drive away those winter blues. (offsite) ~
from the American Psychological Association.
"People on low-carbohydrate regimens inevitably feel so
serotonin-deprived that they end up binging. Our brains
tell us to restock carbohydrates when we need to: '(The mechanism
that demands carbohydrate) doesn't go away, and it stays on until it
wins. . . . You're working against your body; you want to work with
your body instead, and listen to your cravings.' "
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Elder Care
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Guide for caregivers by the Administration on Aging (AoA). (offsite)
"An online resource guide to the growing number of Americans who are caring for an older family member, adult child with disabilities, or older friend. This Guide provides information and a range of suggestions to make caregiving easier and more successful--whether you are the caregiver or the person who ensures that your family member or friend receives the best possible care from others."
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Financial Exploitation
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Hints for prevention of financial exploitation. (onsite)
Why should I be concerned about financial exploitation?
ANY person from all walks of life could make you a victim of financial exploitation. In the past 10 years, current studies have indicated that abuse and exploitation of the elderly has risen above 150%. FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION HAS BECOME A NATIONAL EPIDEMIC.
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A to Z Mental Health Directory (onsite)
List of Mental Health topics with links to symptoms, identification, treatment, articles, and research.
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