Archive for July, 2011

AIDS DEMENTIA COMPLEX: HIV AND THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Monday, July 25th, 2011

People with HIV infection often worry about dementia. In fact, people are sometimes so worried that every time they forget something or have trouble concentrating, they wonder if they are in the early stages of dementia. Many of these people can be reassured: losing memory and concentration is common and normal when people are also anxious, [...]

HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY: APARTMENTS

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Located in a bustling urban area, the apartment complex houses many essentials for living, such as a grocery store, cleaners, restaurant, small shops, and a bar for socializing. The complex has a personal care attendant on site, hired by the people with disabilities who live in the high rise.Discrimination based on disability in renting, purchasing [...]

EPILEPSY AS A PSYCHO-SOCIAL DISEASE: ATTITUDES OF BROTHERS AND SISTER

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

SSibling love, as well as sibling rivalry, is normal. The reaction of your child’s brother or sister to a sibling with epilepsy will depend on age and developmental stage, but most of all on your reaction to epilepsy and to your children.All children fantasize, and it is not uncommon for a sibling to believe that [...]