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By Dr. Allen Novian on August 23, 2011 There are 7 stages of forgiveness and they are as follows: Stage 1: Admit you are angry! Stage 2: Acknowledge the Loss and Consequences! Stage 3: Submit to a feeling of Vulnerability Stage 4: Stop Punishing Stage 5: Identify some good in the other person Stage 6: Develop Genuine Neutrality Stage 7: Stay in the Present Today, I want to focus on Stage 1: Admit You Are Angry! Many of us will echo the thoughts of “What? I’m not supposed to g

By Dr. Allen Novian First new set of guidelines in 27 years The Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute on Aging have put forth new guidelines for detecting and treating Alzheimer’s disease, which is the first new set of guidelines in the last 27 years. If you are interested in reading the research, please go to the Alzheimer’s Association website or, for more in depth information, please see the research itself at http://www.alz.org/research/diagnostic_criteria/

This video describes the numbers associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and caregivers of people who are effected by the dementia. If you are one of those caregivers, please give me a call. Helping people who care for people with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias is one of my passions and specialties.In fact, I wrote my dissertation on this topic. If you would like to see and read my dissertation, please let me know and I will be glad to send you a copy of it.The Alzheimer’s Ass

Join the Laurels and the Haven for a complimentary health fair on Aging in Place. Learn from our experts on preventative medicine and much more! Highlights of the event will include presentations by the following experts and organizations: * Dr. Allen Novian, Caregiver Stress-Busting * Vitas Innovative Hospice Care * The Spahn Law Firm, Estate Planning * Leezas Place, Caregiver Support * New York Life, Long Term Care * Caring Senior Service, Healthy Happy Home * Kidney Care C

By Dr. Allen Novian If you are unable to make it to my talk at Patriot Heights on September 29th, you will have another chance to hear me speak on October 7 in Stone Oak. There is a Symposium at the Laurels and the Haven in Stone Oak. I will be posting details soon, but I will be speaking in the morning starting at 9:45 #presentations #caregivers #caregiving #alzheimers #anxiety #stressmanagement #stress #mentalhealth #eldercare #dementia

By Dr. Allen Novian on September 9, 2009 Stress Relief for Caregivers Tuesday, September 29 2:00 p.m. As the caregiver for an elderly loved one, you have to feel your best each and every day to deliver the care they deserve. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. That’s why Patriot Heights is hosting a special seminar especially for you! Join us as Dr. Allen Novian, LPC, LMFT, delivers an informative and entertaining presentation covering caregiver dynamics, stress managem

By Dr. Allen Novian I just received news from a well respected colleague, Beth Goethe PhD, that she and Martha Leatherman MD published a new book. They own a company called Dignity First, which supports professionals in the dementia care industry. Dr. Goethe is a neuropsychologist and Dr. Leatherman is a psychiatrist. They specialize in aging and geriatrics respectively. I have not read it yet, but I am ordering a copy for myself, and I know it will have good information in i

by Dr. Novian If you are caring for an elder in your family, you are probably asking yourself what to do. How do you cope with the stress and chaos of caring for a dementia patient? How do you communicate and have a meaningful relationship with your father who has Alzheimer’s Disease? How do you grieve the loss of a family member who is still alive? Where do you turn to when your loved one is no longer safe at home? How do you juggle the responsibilities of your own daily lif

I am excited to be speaking at Morningside Ministries on Saturday morning at 10:30! I will be speaking on “Dementia & its impact on the caregiver.” Over the years, I have been blessed to work with caregivers of dementia patients. They are a very special group of people to me. This Saturday, May 16th, Morningside Ministries will be hosting a workshop called “Is it ever going to get better?” It will deal with Dementia & related illnesses. The meeting is from 8:30 am to 12 noon