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 November 19th, 2010
For the past week, psychologists writing for this blog have talked about the 2010 Stress in America survey, which provides a glimpse into how different groups experience stress and how demographic variables impact stress, as well as the various coping strategies applied to manage stressors. The survey provides a wealth of information on various groups and factors, and there are several points regarding older adults and stress that should be pointed out.
Older adults reported generally lower levels of stress when compared to other age groups.
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Posted on November 16th, 2010
Today (November 16) is National Memory Screening Day, as designated by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. The purpose of the initiative is to improve public awareness about the signs of dementia, as well as promote early detection of memory problems so that treatment and support resources can be used in a timely manner.
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Posted on September 21st, 2010
On September 21st, the Alzheimer’s Association promoted World Alzheimer’s Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about the disorder and highlight the need for more education, research, and support to help fight the disease.
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