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Dads Matter Too: Making Room for Fathers at Well-Child Visits

Fathers want to be involved in their infant’s care, as asserted in the seminal work of Garfield and Isacco (2006). Moreover, fathers have unique concerns and questions that should be addressed at well-child visits. Pediatricians and other healthcare providers play a vital role in supporting fathers during well-child visits (Garfield & Isacco, 2006; Yogman & Craig, 2016). Further, research has shown that involving fathers in well-child visits greatly improves their child’s health, including their...
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Assessing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: The Role of the Health Care Provider

Social isolation and loneliness in adults are significant public health concerns in our society. Although these issues can occur in any age, they are especially common in older adults. Individuals experiencing social isolation or loneliness may suffer a wide range of mental and physical health problems (Salari et al., 2025). In 2023, the U.S. Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) issued an advisory highlighting the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation and emphasizing the healing effects of...
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Holiday Harmony: Helping Seniors Stay Happy and Healthy During This Season

The holiday season has begun and many seniors are joyfully preparing to celebrate with family and friends. However, did you know that the holiday season can be stressful on seniors’ mental and physical health? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 49% of adults in the U.S. population report feelings of stress during the holiday season, which spans from November through December. With all the personal and family expectations that come from the festivities of the holiday seaso...
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Decluttering Before December: A Senior’s Guide to a Stress-Free Holiday Season

Many seniors often declutter their homes in the spring, but did you know that it’s important to declutter your home before the major holidays too?  During the holiday season, families and friends may gather in your home, so you want to make sure your home is safe for you and your guests. In addition, having a tidy home during the holidays will enhance the festive feeling for you and your guests, and decrease your stress during the holiday season! Let’s explore why decluttering your home is impor...
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Preventing Falls: A Senior’s Guide to Staying Safe and Steady

Fall prevention is an important topic for older adults to consider because of physicalchanges and health conditions that occur with aging. According to the Centers forDisease Control, 2024), one in four adults over 65 years report falling every year, whichcan lead to injuries, health problems, and long-term disabilities. However, you can takeFalls occur when older adults lose their balance, such as tripping on a rug, or slippingon a wet floor, often initiating a visit to the emergency room. Ther...
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Perceptions of Urban Father Support in Early Parenthood: A Critical Incident Analysis

This article explores the social support needs of African American men as they become fathers in early parenthood. Although becoming a father is often viewed as a common life event, it can be a stressful for fathers---especially for those lacking adequate social support. Social support is defined as emotional, instrumental, informational, and appraisal support. Using the Critical Incident Technique, qualitative data was analyzed to identify helpful and unhelpful types of social support received by fathers. The findings highlight the importance of health care providers and social systems in offering meaningful supportive care in early parenthood.