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When there are challenging cases that impact caregiver psychological well-being, Vanderbilt offers a variety of support services for faculty and staff.

When a colleague is impacted by an unanticipated outcome or challenging case, Peer Support Teams within a workgroup proactively offer emotional support to affected peers.

Adverse Event/Unexpected Outcome Support

​This issue (Medical Center Edition) includes: Start the New Year S.M.A.R.T.! Care Gap Alerts with Melinda New, MD Passion at Work with Kate Copeland, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Mindful Eating — Just in Time for the Holidays Fit for Winter — Cold Weather Excuse-Busters The Dish on Dining Out Over the Holidays Issue 386, 2018 December/2019 January (Medical Center Edition)

Even though there is much to be learned about healthy nutrition and the reasonable, healthy approach to eating and exercise our heads and hearts often have different perspectives on the matter.

Keep on Truckin'! Enjoy lunch from a choice of two food trucks every Wednesday from 11am-2pm behind Light Hall.

This issue (Medical Center Edition) includes: Complete Go for the Gold by October 31 Care Gap Alerts with Vandana Abramson, MD Passion at Work with Jerry Jones, MPA, AEMT Breast Cancer Awareness Expo & Hold the Stuffing Return Take Time for a Benefits Checkup Express Care Clinic Available for Faculty and Staff Issue 385, 2018 October/November (Medical Center Edition)

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As our population ages, it is now estimated that for the US and other industrialized nations, the number of individuals diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, will continue to increase. The CDC noted that, in 2017, complications from Alzheimer's was the sixth leading cause of death for individuals in the United States who are 65 and older. Worldwide, the incidence of dementia is thought to be on the increase, with researchers estimating that the diagnosis of Dementia will triple by 2050.

​by Chad A. Buck, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program