How does HIV status affect relationships between friends?  Or, to put it bluntly - should it have any affect?  HIV/AIDS has been a topic of discussion since the disease came to the forefront in the early 1980's.  In the beginning, if one contracted the illness, it was akin to a death sentence.  Thankfully, much has changed. Treatments for the illness have improved tremendously, and our society has went from ostracizing people living with the disease to being much more accepting.
This change in attitudes is extremely positive, because too many have had to live on the outside of mainstream society
HIV/AIDS and Friendships
by Lori Sciame December 4th, 2013 | Health Observance, Relationships Read More
Alzheimer’s and Relationships
by Lori Sciame November 6th, 2013 | Health Observance, Relationships
The last coherent words my beloved grandfather said to me: "It's hell to get old, Lori." Â This single sentence came as a gift, as out of the haze of Alzheimer's he communicated to me one last time. Â He had been confined to his bed in the nursing home for months, and he didn't have long to live. Â I had held a vigil, hoping, praying for peace and closure, and I had gotten it! Â His blue eyes had locked onto my green eyes, and he felt compelled to share one final bit of wisdom.
This doesn't happen for everyone who takes
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This doesn't happen for everyone who takes
Exercise Builds Relationships
by Lori Sciame September 11th, 2013 | Health Observance, Relationships
This month's health observance, fall into fitness, provides the perfect opportunity to discuss the connection between exercise and relationships. Not only does being fit give a person the energy to help sustain a healthy relationship with a significant other, it offers a chance for connections that might not otherwise happen. Â It may be the time of year when many think limiting physical activity; however, do the opposite. Â Get out and exercise with an old friend or a new one. Â In the process, you will be strengthened both physically and mentally.
The Importance of Friendships
The great philosopher, Aristotle, proclaimed that friends
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The Importance of Friendships
The great philosopher, Aristotle, proclaimed that friends
Embrace Differences: Enrich Your Life
by Lori Sciame December 31st, 2012 | Relationships
As a college student advisor, I meet a wide variety of people. Â For instance, I advise one student who moved to the Midwest from Pakistan, one student who hails from the worn-torn part of Serbia, and one student from the projects of Chicago. Â Although each of these individuals has vastly different life experiences from myself, I have connected with them not only as someone who can assist with educational and career goals, but also as someone they each consider a friend.
My love of all people, including those of different religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, goes back to
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My love of all people, including those of different religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, goes back to