Jan 24 2012
According to Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida, depression is generally believed to be the most common emotional challenge of the elderly and is often referred to as the “common cold” of mental health. Self-rating scales suggest that 15-20 percent of those over the age [...]
By shellpointrc • Mental Health • 0
Jan 19 2012
If you ask a group of first graders, how many of them are artists, the entire group of children will raise their hands. If you ask the same question to a group of say, fifth graders, only a select few will have the nerve to raise their hands. Somehow, most of us begin to feel [...]
By shellpointrc • Life Enrichment, Mental Health • 0
Jan 12 2012
As individuals age, they are faced with the reality of lingering questions that come with growing older: questions about the future; questions about health and independence; and questions about dignity. “We celebrate life every day here at Shell Point,” said Dr. Roger Hirchak, Vice President of Medical Services, “but we are aware of the reality [...]
Jan 8 2012
Fatigue is a common physical complaint and accounts for roughly 55 percent of all visits to primary care physicians according to Dr. Roger Hirchak. “Almost everyone feels fatigue at some time during their life. Some of the more common causes of fatigue are stress, over activity, poor physical conditioning, or inadequate sleep.” When fatigue lasts [...]
By shellpointrc • General Health • 0
Jan 4 2012
By Dr. Chris Votolato, Director of Behavioral Health Anxiety is one of the most common emotional challenges of aging and is often associated with depression. Anxiety induces a physiological state that is very similar to fear, and affects one’s entire well being. However, it does not have a specific, concrete, external object as does fear. [...]
By shellpointrc • Mental Health • 0