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In Los Angeles, Occupational Therapists Tapped to Help Homeless Stay Housed

LOS ANGELES ― Carla Brown waits on an air mattress, eager for her occupational therapist to arrive at her apartment next to the Hollywood Freeway, mere blocks from where she once camped on the sidewalk. She moved into the one-bedroom apartment on the second floor of PATH Villas Hollywood, a county-run apartment complex, in July, […]

Published on January 24, 2024

Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age

Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four years, he’s going to sign an advance directive for driving. The directive will say that when his children want him to stop getting behind the wheel, Morgenstern will follow their advice. “I recognize that I might not be able to make the […]

Published on January 24, 2024

Couples: Caring for oneself can lead to happier relationships — on both sides

Being more forgiving of your own shortcomings in a romantic relationship can lead to happier couples. A total of 209 heterosexual couples were surveyed. The results show that men in particular benefit if their partner is self-compassionate. The results provide important information for couples’ therapies, as self-compassion can be trained. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on January 23, 2024