Thyroid dysfunction
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:37:17+09:30What's wrong with me? Could it be my thyroid? Are you putting on weight, feeling moody, have dry itchy skin and feel tired despite sleeping [...]
Early signs of Dementia
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:31:04+09:30Forgetfulness We have all had moments of forgetfulness, particularly when tired or stressed. That’s normal. But how can you tell when that moment of being [...]
Difficult family relationships, conflict and illness.
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:25:17+09:30Complexity of the family unit Families are complex, multi-faceted relationships that almost never look like a happy sit-com. Within the structure of the family unit [...]
Fear of Death
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:21:09+09:30When thoughts turn to death and the end of your life. The first time you really consider your own mortality is possibly when someone you [...]
Alzheimer’s Dementia
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:23:34+09:30Alzheimer's There is no doubt that having a relative with Alzheimer’s is depressing and sad, especially when you meet other people of a similar age [...]
The Cure of Creativity
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:19:49+09:30Creativity There is a soul enriching reward felt when using our own two hands and creative urges to produce something worthwhile. Whatever we make, even [...]
The Third Stage Grief – Bargaining
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T12:10:53+09:30Third Stage of Grief: Bargaining Bargaining: a reconnection with hope. Desperation is felt when all attempts of denial and anger have not amounted [...]
Surviving Palliative Care as a caregiver
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T11:52:30+09:30When your family member chooses palliative care, it can be an intense relief. If they’ve been ill for a long time, or if they are [...]
Easy Eating to Prevent Dementia – Yellow Door
Erica Fotineas2020-08-25T13:21:22+09:30Malnutrition The elderly are particularly at risk for malnutrition, even living in a first world country. Poor nutrition has been linked to dementia, obesity, low [...]
Easy Eating to Prevent Dementia – Yellow Door
Erica Fotineas2018-05-09T11:16:48+09:30Malnutrition The elderly are particularly at risk for malnutrition, even living in a first world country. Poor nutrition has been linked to dementia, obesity, low [...]
