In most companies, four generations of employees are working together and in a few, the latest generation – Gen Z, has joined them to make five generations working under one…
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Frontotemporal Dementia and Risk of Suicide
Recently, a group of Italian researchers examined the risk of suicide among individuals diagnosed with a specific type of frontotemporal dementia called behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia or bvFTD for short.…
Sexuality and Dementia
Despite the many health-related problems that might interfere with a healthy sex life, the majority of older adults remain engaged in sexual activity and view it as an important aspect…
Multiple Sclerosis and Risk of Suicide
Research has found an association between depression, suicide and a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. This neurodegenerative disease causes many physical, emotional, and cognitive problems that negatively impact how a person…
How Healthcare Professionals Can Help Victims of Human Trafficking
It is only within the last decade that human trafficking has gained enough attention that healthcare professionals are learning more about it and can now do something to help. Human…
Parkinson’s Disease and Risk for Suicide
Experts indicate that a number of suicidal risk factors exist for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Depression is particularly common in people diagnosed with the illness. Around 17% suffer from…