Links to either web text or newspaper: Finding the best possible care for loved ones in nursing homes on Page C3 of Monday, April 01, 2013 issue of Providence Journal Finding the best possible care for loved ones in nursing homes Rita Watson When their mother became a nursing home escapee, her helicopter daughters realized that they could not…
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You can teach children the joy of gratitude, Projo
Teaching children to be grateful Newpaper link: You can teach your kids to be thankful on Page C2 of Monday, March 18, 2013 issue of Providence Journal It was during an interview with a gratitude scientist that I learned the value of encouraging thankfulness in children. Although I have often said I am too young to be a…
A Web of confusing advice on raising kids, Projo
PARENTING A Web of confusing advice on raising kids Rita Watson Parenting advice in this age of Internet experts has become more complex than we experienced when Dr. Benjamin Spock’s book, “Baby and Child Care,” was the go-to source. Now information is via the Internet or edited for two-minute television news alerts. Three issues of concern…
About senior sex, Providence Journal
Consider the reality of healthy aging, sexually active seniors and octogenarian lovers challenging the rules of decorum. The “Make Love Not War” flower children of the ‘60s are taking the slogan seriously. This year at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 65th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, there was even a session called “Love…
Oxytocin, the love hormone of touch and trust, Projo
Rita Watson/ Please see Oxytocin, the love hormone of touch and trust on Page C3 of Monday, February 04, 2013 issue of Providence Journal February is often called the month of love. Although poets and authors have tried to describe love, in the world of neuroscience, researchers have found that the naturally occurring hormone oxytocin and love are intimately…
Should every nursing home have a full-time doctor? ProJo
Should every nursing home have a full-time doctor? on Page B2 of Monday, January 21, 2013 issue of Providence Journal / By Rita Watson It’s time for Baby Boomers to turn nursing homes upside down. Many who are searching for places today for those they love use a checklist of questions to ask. It is important to…
Panic-attack research boost to Yale scientists, ProJo
Panic-attack research boost given to Yale scientists on Page D2 of Monday, December 10, 2012 issue of Providence Journal Panic attacks. The trembling, shortness of breath or severe chest pain often comes without warning. You can be at home alone, boarding a train, sitting at a meeting, or, if you’re a student, studying for an exam. Suddenly…
Nursing homes for Baby Boomers, ProJo, Editorial
Nursing homes for Baby Boomers on Page F6 of Sunday, December 02, 2012 issue of Providence Journal – Sunday editorial page Nursing homes for Baby Boomers, Providence Journal, Dec. 02, 2012 RITA WATSON Nursing homes are often associated with the last chapter in people’s lives. But at least these days involved families make changes when they identify deficiencies…
Cognitive stimulation is vital for everyone, ProJo
Cognitive stimulation is vital for everyone as we age Rita Watson For most people today, the mind is so weary from information overload that forgetfulness is common. For others, memory decline is a frightening reality. Experts agree that it is important to promote cognitive stimulation as we age. One of the valuable points made regarding our…
Love is important ‘medication’ for ADHD, Providence Journal
Love is important ‘medication’ for ADHD Rita Watson After talking with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Katherine Ellison about her highly praised “Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention,” it became apparent — having a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be like living with a hummingbird — an energetic, continually moving target. For the parents…