Articles written by Iona K Lister
All 25 articles written by Iona K Lister
Fear of Driving: Understanding Anxiety and Phobias Surrounding the Driving of Cars
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
This article highlights the causes, characteristics and treatment of anxieties and phobia relating to driving cars. more...
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Visual Hallucinations of People with Sight Loss
Category: Blindness
Sometimes, blind people experience visions or hallucinations. This condition is different from the hallucinations experienced from those with mental health disorders. more...
Being a Good Counselor: What Skills Are Important in Effective Counseling
Category: Counseling
This defines counseling and describes skills of an effective counselor, including being non-judgmental, having warmth, genuineness, discretion and other specifics. more...
Understanding Uveitis: Basic Information about This Complex Eye Condition
Category: Blindness
This article explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this eye condition, in which early diagnosis is important for its optimum management. more...
Overcoming Social Anxiety: Gain Confidence with Positive Thinking to Replace Low Self-esteem
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
Negative thinking patterns can create low esteem. With self-talk, more positive thoughts can replace the negativity, producing self confidence and social success. more...
Understanding Vascular Dementia: Basic Information about Vascular and Associated Dementias
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular dementia is relatively common, after Alzheimer's disease (AD). This article highlights characteristics of varying types of this disease. more...
How to Photograph Needlework: Document Stitching Projects in Pictures So They're Treasured Forever
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
This provides guidance on how to take a good photograph of an embroidery project, to keep in a photo album or scrapbook. more...
Understanding Lewy Body Disease: A Progressive Neurological Condition Similar to Alzheimer's Disease
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
Lewy Body Disease (or Dementia with Lewy Bodies - DLB) is sometimes misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease. This article describes DLB and highlights its unique features. more...
Fronto-Temporal Dementia (FTD): Understanding Dementia that Is Similar to Alzheimer's Disease
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
This is a cluster of diseases often diagnosed incorrectly as Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This describes signs and symptoms, and the progression of this type of Dementia. more...
Be Confident to Be Attractive: How to Think Positively to Be Popular
Category: Psychology (general)
Negative thinking can cause lowering of self esteem. By thinking positively and considering assets instead of faults, it is possible to gain confidence and popularity. more...
Caregiver’s Guilt: No More Guilt as you Care for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
Caregivers often feel that they cannot do enough for their loved ones - and feel guilty and ineffective. Free yourself of these feelings, and be more effective too. more...
Memory in Alzheimer's Disease: Advice for People with Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
Types of memory that may be lost during the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Tips for people with memory loss including how to use memory aids. more...
Cross-Stitch Tips for Success: The Five Essential Habits for Cross-Stitching Fun
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
How to prevent cross-stitching aches and pains. Discover the social aspects of stitching. Deal with storage, new projects and stitches and unfinished objects. more...
Understanding Emetophobia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of the Phobia of Vomiting
Category: Phobias/Anxiety
This highlights the characteristics and symptoms of the phobia of vomiting, emetophobia, as well as its successful treatment. more...
Managing Depression: Coping and Self Help Strategies for Feeling Better
Category: Depression
People with depression can experience feelings of sadness, low self-esteem and hopelessness that are so intense they interfere with day-to-day living. more...
Category: Blindness
This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop. more...
Alzheimer’s Disease Basics: Guidelines for Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
Having Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia need not mean that life loses its meaning. For every symptom, there is a way of managing it. more...
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
This article explains risk factors associated with the development of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and how people can minimize the chance of getting dementia. more...
Dragon Designs in Stitching: Dragons in Emroidery are Symbolic of Strength, Beauty and Power
Category: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Dragons are popular subjects for designs, in cross stitch or free embroidery. There are many ideas to choose from, so imagination is the only barrier to a great project. more...
Caregiving Basics: Basic Guide for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
Information for caregivers of people with Dementia, including daily routines, dignity, independence, positive focus, laughter, safety, communication and health. more...
Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease: New Test can Diagnose Disease Before the Symptoms are Detected
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
A blood test which is able to diagnose and identify Alzheimer's disease and other dementias has been developed in the USA. more...
Stages of Alzheimer's Disease: Challenges for People with Alzheimer's Disease and their Caregivers
Category: Alzheimer's Disease
This describes the typical progression of this condition from the first signs, with the characteristics that may be prevalent. more...
Article Writing Made Easy: Six Top Tips for Magazine Publishing Success
Category: Freelance Writing (general)
Advice for freelance writers on writing magazine articles. Target your market, impress commissioning editors and create good relationships with your employers. more...
Avoid Caregiver's Stress: Stress Relief for Caregivers of Disabled People
Category: Disabilities (general)
This highlights the importance of taking care of the caregiver, avoiding and reducing stress, and increasing support - to make caregiving more effective and rewarding more...
What is a Cataract?: Cataracts, their Causes and their Treatment
Category: Blindness
The causes, symptoms and treatment of cataracts, including details of the cataract operation itself. more...
