A few years ago, my dad—who happens to be a funeral director and one of my favorite people in the world—leaned in during one of our conversa

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW This holiday season my husband, 12-year-old son and I traveled to Indiana to visit my in-laws. I looked...

Jessica Mattila, MSW, LCSW “It is not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you carry it.” - Lena Horne Before starting to write...

Becoming an informal family caregiver to someone suffering from a degenerative condition can be an overwhelming experience for the spouse, children, and other relatives. It is normal to feel alone with your problems and try to tackle them all by yourself. We may turn to other family members, close friends, or colleagues for help. Sometimes this works, but many people close to you may struggle to relate or understand what you are going through. They might be too focused on tel

Have you ever experienced a mixture of feelings and emotions as a caregiver? I believe there are times when we all experience such feelings that are hard to express and our body reacts to them. These reactions could be a sign or signal to pay closer attention to ourselves. Cultural and personal backgrounds can sometimes lead people to suppress their emotions, causing feelings to build up over time. Understandably, not all caregivers feel comfortable discussing their experienc

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monterey, CA — H ealth Projects Center (HPC) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking fall prevention...