Dr. James "Chip" Long
James “Chip” Long, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist at a regional hospital in central Arkansas, where he provide services primarily to older adults and those who assist with their care needs. Dr. Long earned his doctorate in counseling psychology at Texas A & M University, where he first became interested in working with older adults through clinical experiences at nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. His efforts to help individuals through the aging process have consisted of not only clinical work but also public outreach and educational presentations. As a continuation of these efforts, Dr. Long has developed this blog as a means of answering your questions about aging, as well as emphasize strategies to help navigate many of the challenges that are inherent as we all grow older.
Posted on January 12th, 2010
This is a bit of a departure from my normal topic of aging, but an article came out last week that caught my attention and I think it is worth mentioning on the blog. The report was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and it was a review of six previously published studies [...]
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Posted on October 5th, 2009
One of the many challenges of providing support for an aging parent is that there are a number of difficult conversations that must take place. Discussing extended plans for housing, health care, and finances with a parent can be both stressful and uncomfortable for all those involved. This is especially true when the topic being discussed is money.
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Posted on August 31st, 2009
Providing care for a loved one can be a full time job. In my day to day work, I have the unique opportunity to interact with many caregivers who have devoted their life to providing the care their aging parents or loved ones require. This can be one of the most challenging, and at the same time rewarding, jobs that I can imagine.
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