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Barbara Sparacino, MD, FAPA

Adult & Geriatric Psychiatrist at ‎ ‎ ‎ and 2 other companies
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Dr. Barbara Sparacino is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist known as The Aging Parent Coach, specializes in guiding adult children through the complex emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging parents. With her extensive experience and compassionate approach, Dr. Sparacino offers valuable insights and practical advice to help families navigate this difficult stage of life with confidence and peace of mind.

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  • Expert Weighs in on Supplements for Depression Management
    Dr. Sparacino, with expertise in adult, geriatric, and addiction psychiatry, discusses the scientific research on vitamin and mineral supplementation for depression. She evaluates the quality of evidence and its application in clinical settings.
  • Concerns Arise Over Dr. Casey Means' Appointment as Surgeon General
    Dr. Sparacino questions Dr. Means' suitability, citing her promotion of costly wellness products and speculative vaccine views. While Dr. Means highlights ultraprocessed food dangers, Dr. Sparacino stresses the need for a Surgeon General who prioritizes "scientific integrity and public health equity" over personal wellness marketing.
  • Navigating Assisted Living Costs: Expert Insights from Dr. Barbara Sparacino
    Dr. Sparacino highlights private pay, veterans benefits, and home equity as key funding sources. She advises, “Get a clear, itemized list of what’s included.” For budgeting, she recommends negotiating costs and building a bridge fund. Her goal is to guide families from confusion to clarity in financing care.
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  • The exact cause isn't fully understood, but it's believed to be related to changes in the body's internal clock and the brain's ability to process cues from the environment.

  • Involve Family and Provide Summaries
    As a geriatric psychiatrist, I frequently help patients who are struggling with varying stages of cognitive loss. It is essential to meet a patient where they are and also to have realistic expectations of how much they can learn and apply what I teach them. One strategy I like to use is to give my patients a brief written summary of my recommendations, so they can have something to reference in-between sessions. It is also essential to invite family and/or caregivers, if possible, for both collateral information and also to support the patient in their goals.

    https://psychologistbrief.com/qa/what-are-examples-of-adjusting-therapeutic-approaches-for-patients-with-cognitive-impairments/

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