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Acts of terror often lead to strong emotional reactions which can include disbelief, anger, fear, and sadness. These reactions create stress which can have a very profound effect on our mental and physical health. People who have experienced the trauma often fall into the following categories: Survivors of past traumatic…
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“Terrorism is as old as history and almost certainly older. In 68 B.C., for instance, the Roman city of Ostia, a vital port for one of the world’s earliest superpowers, was set on fire by a band of thugs. They destroyed the consular war fleet and, rather embarrassingly, kidnapped…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in some people who have seen or lived through a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Those who have experienced or witnessed a terrorist attack may feel one or all of these symptoms: Recurring thoughts of the incident. Becoming afraid of everything, not leaving…
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I had just read the articles in the May/June 2016 issue of Scientific American Mind on The Mind of A Terrorist when news came in about the unthinkable Orlando massacre. “The steep and virulent rise of terrorism ranks among the more disturbing trends in the world today. According to the…
O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! Although Memorial Day observance is meant for honoring those who died for their country, I am dedicating this post to my brother Mark. I cherish that he returned home to his family after […]
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As I reflect back on the many years dealing with the cognitive decline and significant dementia of my mother-in-law, there are those family members and friends who were truly there for me! You regularly kept in touch with me and wrapped me in your loving arms. You know who you are and I am so […]
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Taken from the National Institute of Health-National Institute on Aging Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease in most people. In people with early-onset Alzheimer’s, a genetic mutation is usually the cause. Late-onset Alzheimer’s arises from a complex series of brain changes that occur over decades. The causes probably include a combination of […]
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Taken from WebMD Mild Alzheimer’s The first stage usually lasts from 2 to 4 years. The symptoms include: Having less energy and drive to do things Less interest in work and social activities and spending more time just sitting, watching TV, or sleeping Loss of recent memories, like forgetting conversations and events that just happened […]
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Yesterday was my mother-in-law Esther’s funeral. It was a small intimate group including all of her children. The service was held in a little chapel on the grounds of the cemetery where she was buried. As the Rabbi concluded, sunshine came streaming in through the windows of the chapel. I believe it was a sign […]
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