Episodes
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Hadar Swersky is a serial entrepreneur, currently focusing on battling loneliness, supporting better aging and innovating through AgeTech. Hadar is also the author of “Winning in business with ADHD"
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
Loneliness can be harmful to our health, including mental health, and for older people this can be even harder. Their home might once have been a flourishing hub of activity, with children running around and constant visitors through the doors. But, families grow up and move away, leaving people feeling isolated and alone.
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
One approach is to develop an intervention based on a specific model. For example, a social interaction program may be the best option to reduce loneliness in elders. There are many methods of addressing loneliness in elders. Social workers, caregivers, and family members can help elders identify the best interventions for their needs. For example, social workers can assist seniors to identify the types of activities that may encou
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
While identifying symptoms, the healthcare provider must consider three things before diagnosing a child with ADHD. First, they must determine if the symptoms interfere with the child's development and functioning. Second, they must be present before the child reaches age 12; most children are diagnosed during their elementary school years. Lastly, they must have exhibited at least two of these symptoms at least three times. Symptoms may be harder to distinguish than the normal
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Hadar Swersky says Although loneliness can be a devastating experience, it can also be a positive thing, motivating people to make connections and strengthen social bonds. Typically, loneliness is caused by circumstances that people adjust to over time, such as a death of a spouse or significant illness. Another cause of loneliness is a change in living arrangements or the loss of friends or social activities. A recent study found that lonely seniors are more likely to
Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
Hadar Swersky says Stimulant medicines, such as amphetamine-dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate, are common treatments for ADHD. These medicines activate the brain's ability to slow down, focus, and use self-control. Children with ADHD may also benefit from behavior therapy. These treatments can improve social skills and help children focus and stay organized. Aside from medication, parents should seek help from a mental health professional if they have concerns about their child
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
The health effects of loneliness in older adults are well known. But what causes loneliness in older adults? Research into older people suggests that some factors are more likely to trigger loneliness than others. Among these factors are social isolation, decreased income, loss of family members and decreased mobility. Moreover, the level of loneliness was found to be more closely related to baseline poor health than to social isolation.
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Hadar Swersky is a serial entrepreneur, currently focusing on battling loneliness, supporting better aging and innovating through AgeTech. Hadar is also the author of “Winning in business with ADHD"
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
Hadar Swersky is a serial entrepreneur, currently focusing on battling loneliness, supporting better aging and innovating through AgeTech. Hadar is also the author of “Winning in business with ADHD"
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Mr. Hadar Swersky is the founder of Smart Box Capital and the author of “Winning in business with ADHD" and Serial entrepreneur turned investor.