In this video I give a brief introduction to the field of gerontology and conceptualize gerontology in the context of the medical aspects of health and disability among older adults. … Continue reading Fundamentals of Gerontology in the Contextualization of the Medical Aspects of Health and Disability in Older Adults- Vlog # 3
Here is my second vlog that I have recorded from yesterday evening which I discuss autism spectrum disorder and mental illness and whether they are connected or distinct among each … Continue reading Autism and Mental Illness- Connected? Or Distinct? Vlog # 2-
Here is my first vlog in which I discuss about an article that focuses on the autism thyroid connection as I provide my analysis of the information that is presented. … Continue reading Exploring The Autism and Thyroid Connection- Vlog # 1-
Today I had a conversation with one of my former professors in college, and he stated to me, “You always impressed me as a very resilient person who has overcome … Continue reading Blog # 30- Embracing Self- Resiliency In The Context of Disability and Chronic Illness in My Life
After having my whole thyroid surgically removed due to Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disorder that contributes to hyperthyroidism) a couple years ago, which was around April of 2018, people were … Continue reading Blog # 29- Accepting My Life Without A Thyroid
Health care in the United States is expensive, and yet we have highly qualified and trained medical personnel treating individuals and families every day. However, we still experience decreased life … Continue reading Blog # 27- Adopting Experience-Based Co-Design Strategies to Improve the Quality of Health Care Services In The United States
The duty of the health advocate is to promote, “activities related to ensuring access to care, navigating the system, mobilizing resources, addressing health inequities, influencing health policy and creating system … Continue reading Blog # 26- Justifying The Need For Health Advocates
Resources Used: “Data and Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html. Published 25 Mar 2020. Roberts, C., “Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Can Treat … Continue reading Blog # 25- Cannabis Extract an Alternative Treatment Option to Alleviate Multiple Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Resources Used: “Autism in Older Adults” PsychCentral. Retrieved from https://psychcentral.com/blog/autism-in-older-adults/ Published 13 Jan 2019. Ringler, M., PhD. “Best Practices in Support of Aging Adults with Autism” Autism Spectrum News. Retrieved … Continue reading Blog # 24- Home Care and Autism
Resource used: Roy, E., “When we design for disability, we all benefit” TED Talks. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/elise_roy_when_we_design_for_disability_we_all_benefit/up-next. Published Jul. 2016. The one quote that stuck in my mind in Elise’s … Continue reading Blog # 23- The Socioplasticity and Multidimensional Notionalities of Disability and Design- Gateway to Universal Design
Resources Used: National Institute on Aging. “Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet” Retrieved from https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet. Published on 22 Oct. 2019. “Alzheimer’s disease”. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350453. Published 2019. Howland, J., “New … Continue reading Blog # 22- A New Drug for Alzheimer’s? Current Insights on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Hope of a New Medication to Alleviate the Symptomatology of Alzheimer’s Disease In Older Adults
RESOURCES USED: “Older People Projected to Outnumber Children for First Time in U.S. History” United States Census. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2018/cb18-41-population-projections.html. Published 13 Mar. 2018. Charlton, Rebecca A., “Autism features may … Continue reading Blog # 21: Autism Does Not Cease After Growing Up
The Autism Peer 