FCS7-204: Enhancing Mental Health Through Life Story

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

Documenting our life story encourages us to constructively think about and examine both positive and negative personal experiences, the meaning and emotions we attach to our experiences, and the lessons we have learned over time.

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FCS7-202: Exercising the Brain Through Life Story

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

Life story also contributes to brain health, as the process of documenting and sharing life story is a form of brain exercise.

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FCS7-205: Legacy Building Through Life Review

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

This fact sheet describes different types of things that make up a legacy, talks about how we can develop a meaningful legacy, and offers a variety of ways to communicate our legacy to others.

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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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FCS7-197: 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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FCS7-194: 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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FCS7-198: 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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FCS7-190: Stand Up to Falling: Medications and Fall Prevention

Amy Hosier | Jun. 2, 2010 (New)

Medication causes some older adults to fall. Many seniors are prescribed medications to treat various ailments or diseases, and such drugs may have side effects that lead to falls. Combinations of medicines also create greater chances for adverse drug interaction and/or side effects. Taking four or more prescription and/or over-the-counter medications significantly increases the risk for falling.