Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Lifeline for Kinship Families
Christine Zellers, MPP – Assistant Professor/FCHS Educator – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County, Family and Community Health Sciences The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County has been a cornerstone of support for kinship families since its inception in 1999. Founded by former FCHS Educator and Associate Professor […]
Dealing with Difficult Emotions as we Age
Dealing with Difficult Emotions as we Age Holly B. Tiret, MA Ed., CFLE Senior Extension Educator Michigan State University Extension Being emotionally healthy includes being able to resolve interpersonal conflicts, navigating stress and expressing emotions both positive and negative while maintaining healthy relationships. Michigan State University Extension has a program that helps people learn information […]
Debunking Myths of Grief
Grief, the complex emotional response to loss, is a universal experience that touches the lives of countless individuals. However, society’s understanding of grief is often clouded by misconceptions and myths. In this blog post, we will explore the myths surrounding grief. At one point or another you may have been introduced to the five stages […]
Social Isolation and Loneliness – A Public Health Crisis?
Author: Sara Richie, M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Social isolation and loneliness are critical concerns for both physical and mental health. Even pre-pandemic, older adults have an increased risk for social isolation and loneliness because they are more likely to suffer the loss of family and friends or a spouse, live alone or have chronic illnesses […]