FCS7-200: Life Story: What Is It and How Do You Write It?

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

Whether it is our own or that of someone we love, writing a life story can be a rich and rewarding experience. It is also a gift that can last for generation after generation. To get started, it is important to be organized, prepared, and flexible.

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FCS7-203: Planning and Decision Making Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

Life story focuses heavily on the past, but we can use these experiences to help us think about and plan for the future.

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FCS7-201: Enhancing Quality Care Relationships Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

Sharing and documenting life story and health history promotes a quality caregiving relationship. A life story is an account of the series of experiences that make up our lives and define who we are.

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FCS7-206: Stand Up to Falling: What to Do When You Fall

Matthew Carlson, Amy Hosier | May. 10, 2012 (New)

A fall can happen to anyone. A fall often happens suddenly, and the experience can be startling and upsetting regardless of your age. Adults age 65 years and older are at the greatest risk of falling and jeopardizing health and independence. Many falls can be prevented by making simple changes, but it's good to plan ahead in case you do fall.

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FCS7-196: Renewing Infant Attachment Bond Following Military Deployment

Laura Compton, Amy Hosier | Aug. 17, 2011 (New)

With the length of deployment averaging 12 months, this process may be confusing for children of military members, especially those of young ages. Even when close parent-child bonds exist prior to deployment, extended absences may negatively impact this bond. Therefore, military members and their families must be patient in the renewal of attachment bonds following the long separation during a military deployment.

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FCS7-195: Adolescence and Military Deployment

Laura Compton, Amy Hosier | Aug. 17, 2011 (New)

For adolescents (12 to 17 years old), the normal stressors of development along with the added stressors of parental deployment can be overwhelming. Support for adolescents facing parental deployment is a critical issue for mental health professionals and military families.

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FCS7-194: Bullying 101: The Basics for Parents and Caregivers of a Bullied Child

Amy Hosier, Deana Reed | Jul. 29, 2011 (New)

Bullying is a serious issue that has been the subject of discussion for several years. This publication will help parents identify the symptoms of a bullied child, understand why they don't report the abuse and learn how to support them during their coping process.

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FCS7-197: Sexual Health in Young Adulthood: Protecting Yourself from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Amy Hosier, Erin Yelland | Jul. 29, 2011 (Minor Revision)

For young adults ages 18 to 24, sexual health is an important factor in their development. These are the years of greatest fertility and most frequent sexual activity.

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FCS7-198: Stand Up To Falling: How to Prevent Falls

Amy Hosier | Jul. 15, 2011 (New)

Four steps can help older adults and those susceptible to falls to protect their independence and reduce their likelihood of falling.

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FCS7-189: Stand Up to Falling: Physical Activity, Exercise and Fall Prevention

Amy Hosier | Jun. 2, 2010 (New)

Physical inactivity leads to muscle weakness and loss, and has a negative effect on flexibility and balance, increasing a person's risk of falling. To significantly minimize the chances of falling, strength, balance, and flexibility must be increased.