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National Geographic Magazine (1948) … My 16-year-old daughter wants to get her driver’s license! ….item 2.. Help! My family makes me explode with anger. — Please give me some advice! (February 10, 2012 / 17 Shevat 5772) … Image by marsmet542
I think we cripple our kids when we hold them back from the reasonable experiences of their peers due to our anxiety. Each step of our children’s independence is difficult for us. It means they are growing up – and away from us. Almost nothing marks that more dramatically than getting a driver’s license and the “freedom” it provides. We have to give them appropriate guidelines (it’s not you we don’t trust, it’s the other guy) and rules, lessons and cautions – and lots of practice. And then we have to let go and recognize that just like everything else, this too is in the Almighty’s hands.
…..item 1)……aish.com….Teenage Driver…Help! My 16-year-old daughter wants to get her driver’s license! Am I being too overprotective?
My daughter just turned 16 and she really wants to get her driver’s license. She is constantly whining about it and complains that we are overprotective. She says that “all the other parents let.” Should be just give in? Is she right?
- Parents of Teenagers
Dear POT,
I think there are at least two separate issues here. One is the oft-repeated expression, “All the other parents let.” If I had a dollar for every time an adolescent said that…It is almost never true and is almost always a tool for manipulation. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be flexible. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t listen to reasonable arguments. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t evaluate the seriousness of the situation (I have changed my mind and given in to many a sleepover request when it turns out that the other parents do in fact “let”.)
The specific issue at stake is driving. I’ve always been in favor of raising the driving age until I heard some recent study results. Apparently in states where the legal driving age is now 18 instead of 16, there are few accidents among 16-year-olds – for obvious reasons. But guess what has increased? That’s right, the number of accidents in the 18-year-old category. There is no question that driving is risky – and traumatic for the parents. But it is a risk the world accepts. It is part of growing up. It is part of creating adults from children.
I think we cripple our kids when we hold them back from the reasonable experiences of their peers due to our anxiety. Each step of our children’s independence is difficult for us. It means they are growing up – and away from us. Almost nothing marks that more dramatically than getting a driver’s license and the “freedom” it provides. We have to give them appropriate guidelines (it’s not you we don’t trust, it’s the other guy) and rules, lessons and cautions – and lots of practice. And then we have to let go and recognize that just like everything else, this too is in the Almighty’s hands.
- Emuna
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Dear Emuna,
My husband and I have a very good marriage. We can talk about anything and we enjoy each other’s company. Our parenting styles are even in sync. There is only one issue that can sometimes be a source of conflict. My husband is outgoing and gregarious. He loves a big party and a “happening” scene. I am more introverted. I don’t enjoy the noise and commotion of a big gathering. And I especially don’t enjoy the social expectations. I like conversations with a small group of friends. Sometimes I feel like I am holding him back from having fun and that there’s something wrong with me. Doesn’t everyone love a good party?
- Loner
Dear Party Animal – Not,
Only one issue? You are one lucky lady. The Almighty made all different types of people with different character traits. Some are extroverted and some are introverted. Neither quality is morally superior to the other. They are just different aspects of who we are. And we can not be who we aren’t. You and your husband were probably attracted to each other because you each wanted a little of what you lacked, a little of what your partner has. So enjoy it. If your husband had wanted a party girl, he would have married one.
You can each engage in separate activities on occasion where the desires of your natures clash. And, like all other areas of marriage, you may also be required to compromise. You may have to accompany him to some large social gatherings. He may stay home with you and a small group of friends, or maybe just you! You can both learn and grow from each other and from your separate and different experiences. The key is not to judge each other – or yourself. Like I said, neither quality is superior (although sometimes society places more value on the extrovert). This is the way the Almighty made you – and He doesn’t make mistakes.
- Emuna
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Dear Emuna,
We are constantly opening our home to guests. And both my husband and I love it. I don’t mind the effort because I enjoy the experience. Sometimes our guests are friends and sometimes they are strangers. I don’t expect them to help me cook or set the table of even bring a gift (although I happen to think it’s good character and says something about their mother if they don’t). But there is one thing that bothers me.
My husband always clears the table (with my children’s help) and sometimes the guests just sit there while he does. He doesn’t complain but it really bothers me. Any tips on dealing with this?
- (Mostly) Happy Hostess
Dear Hostess,
If your husband’s example doesn’t spur them to get up and clear, it’s hard to imagine anything will, other than perhaps a direct request. It requires a particular obtuseness and self-centeredness to sit idly by, not lifting a finger, as your host clears the table. That is an ingrained bad character trait that you are most likely not going to change. If you want to continue to have guests, you need to make peace with it. I do confess that if the guests are outright rude, this may be their first – and only – invitation. I personally do expect participation in the conversation when people come for a meal (otherwise I feel like a waitress for “party of two at the end of the table”) but maybe some of them are actually more introverted like the writer in question #2 and I am judging unfavorably! You need to be solely a giver – with no expectations of anything in return. It’s the only way to do any type of kindness. And I guess it is just possible that if they watch often enough, you will slowly make an impact – perhaps on their choice of mate anyway.
- Emuna
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Q&A for Teens: Bach & the Shouting Match
Help! My family makes me explode with anger.
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I’m tired of my family. They’re always fighting and shouting at each other, especially at me. They’re always criticizing me, yelling at me for any stupid thing and making a big deal out of nothing, until they get the best of me and I shout at them in return, no matter how hard I try not to. What bothers me most is that when they finally make me explode, they always tell me: "Why do you yell at your family?" and they make me feel really bad. They’re the ones that make me explode. They don’t get that I try really hard to keep calm, but with their shouts, insults, and attitude it’s almost impossible. Please give me some advice!
What’s your favorite piece of classical music? (No, “Oops!…I Did It Again” does not qualify as classical music—and neither does “Born in the USA” or even “Sweet Child O’Mine!”) The classical pieces I love best are the Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach. If you’ve never heard them, do yourself a favor and listen to them (especially No. 5). They’re absolutely divine! (And I bet many of you agree.)
Would you believe they were rejected by the Governor of Brandenburg? Bach composed the pieces and sent them to said governor, querying whether he would like to hire Bach to create music for him on an ongoing basis. In a “Don’t call us, we’ll call you” move, Bach never heard back from the governor. Good thing he kept a copy of the Brandenburg Concertos! The full score was left, unused, in the governor’s library until his death in 1734, when it was sold for what today would be !
My point is this: many great things aren’t recognized, ever, for their greatness. And many great things are only recognized much, much later. Your family might unfairly criticize you. They might yell at you when yelling isn’t called for. Your job is to do the right thing, no matter whether you receive approval from those around you or not.
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So your family criticizes, yells, and hurls insults. I’m sorry for you that you have to deal with the unpleasantness of antagonism. I feel for you because of the pain that must cause you. However, their bad behavior and your reaction to their behavior should be two different entities. I know how hard it is to stand strong in the face of disapproval, but, like Bach, your job in your family circle (your job as a person in this world) is to try your own personal hardest to do what you believe is right, no matter what those around you are doing, and no matter whether you receive accolades from them or emotional rotten tomatoes.
When I talk with children of any age (from age 10 to age 70) who are not getting the approval and positive attention from their parents and other family members that they crave, I try to empower them with the following idea: YOU are the one talking to me, ergo YOU are the one noticing the incorrectness of your family’s behavior, and YOU are the one seeking a better way. Therefore, YOU can absolutely be the one to turn the family dynamic around.
It doesn’t matter that you’re the child and the instigators are the parents; anyone can change the negative cycle of criticism and fighting to a peaceful cycle of giving, sharing, and caring. All it takes is one strong person to have enough self-awareness to pull himself or herself out of the mélange of antagonism, keep his or her head above water, stay calm, and say, respectfully and lovingly, “This is really hurting my feelings. Let’s all be kinder to one another. Can we please talk, instead of yelling?”
It only takes one strong, courageous person with a vision of serenity and peace to change a family dynamic.
The first time you say that, expect the others to yell some expletives, make fun of you, tell you you’re the most unkind of all of them, tell you your “better than thou” attitude is really annoying, or all of the above. But if you consistently stay calm and loving and respectful and refuse to be pulled into the swirling angry maelstrom of emotions, your calming presence can eventually bring the tension levels down and can quiet the inflammatory responses.
It only takes one strong, courageous person with a vision of serenity and peace to change a family dynamic. I’ve seen it happen many times.
I have a good idea: get a copy of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. When you feel stressed out and frazzled and horribly angry at your family, go to a calm place and listen to that music. Take many deep breaths. Get yourself centered and calm. Then focus on your goal. Your goal is to do the right thing, no matter what anyone around you is pushing you towards. Think about the fact that this uplifting music was totally rejected, and what an incorrect assessment of the music that was. Realize that your family can make mistakes. They can yell and insult and criticize, but it doesn’t have to push your buttons because you can choose to be better than that. Get yourself calm so you can have a calm discussion with them instead of a shouting match.
I have a favorite quote from Victor Frankl, the founder of a branch of psychology called Logotherapy, and a concentration camp survivor: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” In that space between stimulus and response lies our humanity. In that space between stimulus and response lies our personal spiritual journey that God put us here on Earth for.
You can be the one in your family to change the tune.
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Researchers at The Long Island Brain Tumor Center at Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) are testing a personalized cancer vaccine known as DCVax-Brain a unique treatment made from patients own cells with patients newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The Phase II study is currently enrolling participants, and is being conducted at Neurological Surgery, P.C. offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York. The Long Island Brain Tumor Center at NSPC is the only study site on Long Island.
Because glioblastoma is the most aggressive type of brain cancer, we want to make sure our patients have the latest available treatments, as well as access to a large portfolio of experimental therapies, says neuro-oncologist Jai Grewal, M.D., principal investigator on the study and co-director of The Long Island Brain Tumor Center. We decided to offer this clinical trial because preliminary data from earlier studies showed DCVax improved survival.
Co-investigators on the study include neuro-oncologist J. Paul Duic, M.D., co-director of The Long Island Brain Tumor Center, and neurosurgeons Jeffrey A. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S., Lee Tessler, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S., and Ramin Rak, M.D. A number of Long Island hospitals are collaborating with the Center on this study.
“Mirror, Mirror on the wall…who’s the thinnest one of all?” According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the average American woman is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 117 pounds. All too often, society associates being “thin”, with “hard-working, beautiful, strong and self-disciplined.” On the other hand, being “fat” is associated with being “lazy, ugly, weak and lacking will-power.” Because of these harsh critiques, rarely are women completely satisfied with their image. As a result, they often feel great anxiety and pressure to achieve and/or maintain an imaginary appearance.
Eating disorders are serious medical problems. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are all types of eating disorders. Eating disorders frequently develop during adolescence or early adulthood, but can occur during childhood or later in adulthood. Females are more likely than males to develop an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are more than just a problem with food. Food is used to feel in control of other feelings that may seem overwhelming. For example, starving is a way for people with anorexia to feel more in control of their lives and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Purging and other behaviors to prevent weight gain are ways for people with bulimia to feel more in control of their lives and to ease stress and anxiety.”Mirror, Mirror on the wall…who’s the thinnest one of all?” According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the average American woman is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 117 pounds. All too often, society associates being “thin”, with “hard-working, beautiful, strong and self-disciplined.” On the other hand, being “fat” is associated with being “lazy, ugly, weak and lacking will-power.” Because of these harsh critiques, rarely are women completely satisfied with their image. As a result, they often feel great anxiety and pressure to achieve and/or maintain an imaginary appearance.
Eating disorders are serious medical problems. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are all types of eating disorders. Eating disorders frequently develop during adolescence or early adulthood, but can occur during childhood or later in adulthood. Females are more likely than males to develop an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are more than just a problem with food. Food is used to feel in control of other feelings that may seem overwhelming. For example, starving is a way for people with anorexia to feel more in control of their lives and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Purging and other behaviors to prevent weight gain are ways for people with bulimia to feel more in control of their lives and to ease stress and anxiety.
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My big wookie bear.
We had the beach to ourselves for a relaxing walk.
A mixed bag of good, and not so great this week.
Thankful that the DAP collar does help ease his anxiety.
He ate better for the most part. He does seem to be having some gastric distress still.
This disease could really take a hike! Nobody would miss it.
I chose this photo for you Lynda. The photo you saw was unedited. This one is as well, save for brightening up the catch light in his eye.
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On top of all else that Julian has been dealt; he now is in a very nasty acute attack of pancreatitis. He may also have chronic hepatitis. There was a lot of really bad news on Mondays visit to the University Of Florida.
We are keeping him comfortable as we can, but he is a very sick dog, with a whole lot of pain.
They are recommending biopsies, but at this point we are unsure if that will be something we do. Anxiously waiting to talk with the Doctors tomorrow—looking for some rays of hope!
My name is Ronen David. In 2000, I was serving as an operational company commander in the Judea and Samaria area in Israel when I had my first psychotic episode while. I had been as an ordinary family man, an academic and an exemplary commander. That psychotic episode changed my life. Until that time, I had taken everything for granted, I would carry out every task in the best way and without additional thought; but after that psychotic episode, I was a wreck. I had to pick up the pieces and continue with my life.
A year later, I suffered from another psychotic episode. My wife left me and we divorced. Once again, I was eager to pick up the pieces and start a new life. Half a year later, I met an amazing woman whom I married. I rehabilitated my status at work, I began to fight for my lost respect, and I published a book in Hebrew titled Psycho Bimbo. (This was also released in English under the title Psychosis. This is my autobiography, and it gives a plastic and profound description of my disorder and the resulting hospitalization. I then found myself leading a battle against the stigma of mental illness, I began appearing in the media, I wrote articles and was recruited to advocate on behalf of human rights.
Many people have asked me how I was able to carry on after having a psychotic episode, how I handled it, how I was able to start a family, and how I moved forward while keeping my head high. This book was born as a result of my need to help people to learn from how I coped. The book is intended for all those people who have a personal or professional interest in psychosis.
In the following chapters, you will find a lot of information on coping with psychosis. Almost all of the material is derived from my own experience and from those or people who shared their stories with me. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to diagnosis; the second part is dedicated to recovery and maintaining a lifestyle that is as normal as possible. The book defines psychosis, its triggers, causes,, hospitalization, post-psychotic depression, disability, treatment, prevention, recovery, relationships, stigmas, individuality, and lessons.
Please take into account that the book is based on my personal experiencee, the experience of hundreds of people and their families who have turned to me, and on my own reading. Therefore, I am certain that the book is not an exhaustive discussion of psychosis. I will be glad to receive feedback from you in order to add topics which merit more attention. In this manner, we can publish more extensive and up-to-date editions of the book. Please send me your thoughts at: info@PsychosisBook.com
Anyone interested in a practical coping course can sign up for a free electronic course offered on my homepage: http://www.PsychosisBook.com. After signing up for the course, a new coping tip will be sent to your inbox every three days for six months.
I am certain that if you apply what is written here, your road to recovery and coping in the shadow of psychosis is guaranteed. My name is Ronen David. In 2000, I was serving as an operational company commander in the Judea and Samaria area in Israel when I had my first psychotic episode while. I had been as an ordinary family man, an academic and an exemplary commander. That psychotic episode changed my life. Until that time, I had taken everything for granted, I would carry out every task in the best way and without additional thought; but after that psychotic episode, I was a wreck. I had to pick up the pieces and continue with my life.
A year later, I suffered from another psychotic episode. My wife left me and we divorced. Once again, I was eager to pick up the pieces and start a new life. Half a year later, I met an amazing woman whom I married. I rehabilitated my status at work, I began to fight for my lost respect, and I published a book in Hebrew titled Psycho Bimbo. (This was also released in English under the title Psychosis. This is my autobiography, and it gives a plastic and profound description of my disorder and the resulting hospitalization. I then found myself leading a battle against the stigma of mental illness, I began appearing in the media, I wrote articles and was recruited to advocate on behalf of human rights.
Many people have asked me how I was able to carry on after having a psychotic episode, how I handled it, how I was able to start a family, and how I moved forward while keeping my head high. This book was born as a result of my need to help people to learn from how I coped. The book is intended for all those people who have a personal or professional interest in psychosis.
In the following chapters, you will find a lot of information on coping with psychosis. Almost all of the material is derived from my own experience and from those or people who shared their stories with me. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to diagnosis; the second part is dedicated to recovery and maintaining a lifestyle that is as normal as possible. The book defines psychosis, its triggers, causes,, hospitalization, post-psychotic depression, disability, treatment, prevention, recovery, relationships, stigmas, individuality, and lessons.
Please take into account that the book is based on my personal experiencee, the experience of hundreds of people and their families who have turned to me, and on my own reading. Therefore, I am certain that the book is not an exhaustive discussion of psychosis. I will be glad to receive feedback from you in order to add topics which merit more attention. In this manner, we can publish more extensive and up-to-date editions of the book. Please send me your thoughts at: info@PsychosisBook.com
Anyone interested in a practical coping course can sign up for a free electronic course offered on my homepage: http://www.PsychosisBook.com. After signing up for the course, a new coping tip will be sent to your inbox every three days for six months.
I am certain that if you apply what is written here, your road to recovery and coping in the shadow of psychosis is guaranteed.
According to a recent study released by the CDC, it is estimated that 1 in 88 American children has some form of autism spectrum disorder. Though the causes of autism are unknown, it is widely understood that early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the quality of life of the child and family.
Psychologist and author Dr. Paul G. Swingle uses neurotherapy to treat clients with autism in his practice in Vancouver. When asked about his approach, he replied, We begin with the ClinicalQ assessment in which we can detect anomalies in brain activity some of which are found in autism. Slow frequency in the back of the brain and an imbalance between the right and left frontal cortex, for example, are commonly found in children with autism.
Once the assessment is complete, the treatment, including braindriving can begin. During braindriving, sensors are placed on the scalp to monitor brainwaves in real time. Harmonics we developed specifically for braindriving are used to change brain activity driving the brain functioning to more balanced and normal ranges. Unlike traditional neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback), which requires a certain level of cognitive ability, braindriving can be used with clients as young as four months of age in addition to clients who cannot participate in more volitional neurofeedback programs.
Words From a Mom Whose Child Was Treated
Arlene Martell wrote about the neurotherapy her son Adam received as part of his treatment for Aspergers and epilepsy in her book Getting Adam Back. In it she states, It is hard to put into words the gratitude I have for what Dr. Swingle has done for my son. Already as a family, our life was greatly impacted as we tried to cope with a child who was extremely obsessive compulsive, did not have the ability to reason or understand consequences and had terrible seizures, learning disabilities, behavior problems and no impulse control. Every parent wants what is best for their child but when a treatment I had not heard of comes along after so many others have failed, including 6 medications, while continuing to watch your child deteriorate it is hard to keep faith. Dr. Swingle did more than give me hope he healed my son, giving him a new chance at life.
ClinicalQ and Braindriving
Vancouver, Canada May 4-6, 2012
Dr. Swingles will be presenting an upcoming workshop on “ClinicalQ and Braindriving: Fundamental Neurotherapy for Professionals” in which he will introduce the methods used in his practice. Participants learn how to record the ClinicalQ and to interpret the results. Methods for probing the client based on comparisons with the ClinicalQ clinical data base are reviewed and many cases are studied to help participants learn how to capably use this intake procedure. The details associated with selecting appropriate unconditioned stimuli for braindriving are reviewed and the methods for administering basic Braindryvr protocols are shown.
Dr. Swingles 2012 Webinar Series
Interested healthcare professionals are invited to learn more about the ClinicalQ and Braindriving by attending one of Dr. Swingles online webinars. The 2012 series will cover a variety of topics ranging from depression and mood disorders to sleep disorders and chronic fatigue. One webinar will focus on treating emotional difficulties in children and another will focus on optimal performance training.
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The BFE-LFB program provides continuing education via conferences, seminars, workshops, internet courses, and software for professionals around the world. Content is developed independently by International Research & Education Project teams. Financial support comes from the Biofeedback Federation CIC, a non-profit Community Interest Corporation located in the UK. For more information, visit the BFE Online Shop. The next BFE Annual Conference, which includes a workshop with Dr. Swingle, is scheduled to take place September 11-15, 2012 in Rzesz
Depression is a serious infliction that affects almost 15 million Americans every year. It’s a proven illness. Although it is defined as a mental illness this is no reflection on the personal attributes of the inflicted. Depression can affect anyone. It’s path has no pattern. It will affect the rich as well as the poor. Race or religion aren’t important. Strength or weakness isn’t a factor with this disease. The age-old stereotype that has been associated with a mental illness must be ignored. The suffering associated with this disease will only get worse without treatment. Ignoring the signs will not make it disappear. If a person doesn’t seek medical attention, the disease becomes worse until it dominates their entire life.
Depression can result from a number of sources. It’s not a matter of a day or two of confusion or sadness, this disease is much more. Months or even years are the time frame in which depression plays. Depression at its worse can lead one to the act of suicide. Remorse is often a feeling associated with the early stages. It’s possible that the disease will steal away the enjoyment you used to have for favorite hobbies. You can experience loneliness and despair. You may feel like a failure at life and cannot see where the future is going to get any better. Your entire personality can change as time passes. You will feel the affects at work, at school and at home. It will upset your sleep habits and cause your anxiety to grow.
Depression has many causes. Stress can be a major factor. Stress itself has many causes such as losing a friend or being told you have a serious medical condition. It can be passed on genetically. It can be caused by abuse rather it be physical, emotional or sexual. Looking at the monthly bills might cause it. There is so much stress in the world today to compete and satisfy those in our society. This condition can be serious. There is assistance for people who look to be treated. Studies have shown that only a third of that 15 million Americans that are affected by depression will ask for assistance. It’s important that you look for assistance, or if a loved one is affected find help for them.
Prozac and other medications, along with psychotherapy, are a common combination treatment. However, this can get to be very expensive and the anti-depressants offer as many side affects as the depression itself. There are natural medications available that contain the ingredient ‘hyperforin’ that are just as effective as the prescribed anti-depressants. There is also assistance for this terrible illness in the form of support groups. Anyone who wants help with depression can find it.
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According to the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimers disease currently affects more than 53,000 San Diego and Imperial County families. And, according to Melinda Helbock, San Diego personal injury attorney and proud supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, people can help those affected by donating their time, money, and/or their voice.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s support and care. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. It is a progressive disease, meaning its symptoms get worse over time. Memory loss is mild in the early stages, but can become so severe that the person can lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to things that are happening in the environment.
Involved in every major Alzheimer’s research advancement in the last 30 years, the Alzheimer’s Association aims to accelerate the progress of new treatments and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.
By donating our time, our money, or our voice, we can help the Alzheimer’s Association continue to provide lifesaving services for those in need, said Melinda Helbock.
To learn more or to make a donation, please visit the San Diego chapter of the Alzheimers Association.
About Melinda Helbock
Melinda Helbock is an experienced personal injury lawyer who helps injured persons seek and recover compensation for their injuries. For more information about her practice, visit HelbockLaw.com or view Melinda Helbocks blog.
To schedule a free consultation with Melinda Helbock, please call 1-858-794-1456.
