Dr. L. T. Force

Caregivers: Who Is the Patient Here? by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Caregiving is often described as an act of love, duty, or moral commitment. It is framed as noble, selfless, and enduring. But beneath this familiar narrative lies a quieter, more unsettling question—one we rarely ask out loud: Who is the patient here? At first glance, the answer seems obvious. The patient is the person with the diagnosis: the individual living with dementia, disability, chronic illness,

Aging: Do You Change or Do You Remain the Same? by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction Aging raises one of the most enduring questions of the human experience: do we fundamentally change as we grow older, or do we remain the same person with more years behind us? This question touches identity, memory, purpose, and meaning—and it becomes increasingly personal as the years accumulate. The Illusion of Change At first glance, aging appears to be defined by change. Bodie

Get Off the Carousel: Moving Away from an Active Addictive Pattern by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Addiction often feels less like a single destructive act and more like a ride—fast, repetitive, familiar, and exhausting. A carousel goes around and around, offering motion without progress. For many people struggling with addictive patterns, this metaphor fits uncomfortably well. The behavior changes, the substance changes, the compulsion shifts—but the cycle remains. - and

The Strong and Empowered Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most demanding—and most meaningful—roles a person can take on. It is a journey filled with love, loss, frustration, resilience, profound humanity and at times exhaustion. Yet too often, caregivers are described only in terms of exhaustion and sacrifice. While those realities are real, they are not the full story. There is anot

The Support of the Digital World for Alzheimer’s disease Caregivers by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a journey marked by love, loss, patience, and resilience. As a caregiver—whether a spouse, adult child, family member, or friend—you often carry emotional, physical, and practical responsibilities that can feel overwhelming at times. While Alzheimer’s changes many things, you do not have to face it alone. The digital world now

Highway of Life: Lessons to Learn by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist I have been thinking - that life is very similar to that of a Highway. Yes, when you think about it - there are many similarities, for example: express lanes, passing lanes, slow lanes, exit ramps, entrance ramps, break-down lanes, tolls, rest stops, packed full of scenery and of course the need for fuel and maintenance. Sounds like the pace and rhythms of life. In life, there is a rhythm - a very distinct r

Childhood Memories Fade: But they Never Leave Us by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist I was born in Philadelphia, PA. We lived in the suburbs of Philly and then moved - when I was two years old to New Jersey (my Father was transferred in his Insurance Company job). At 5 years of age, we moved to Mt. Vernon, NY. It is in Mt. Vernon where I grew up. Two days ago, my Brother called me to let me know there was a 6-alarm fire in our old apartment building. News of the event was on T

The Enemy is Definitely Within: A Deeper Journey Into Self-Mastery and Inner Warfare by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist “When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm.” Often cited as an African proverb, this line has become a global reference point for understanding the psychology of self-doubt, inner conflict, and personal leadership. Its power lies not in its mystery, but in its accuracy: the internal battles we fight are often far more consequential

The Gift of Enemies: The Hidden Psychology of Choosing Who Shapes Your Destiny (Inspired by Patrick Bet-David’s “Choose Your Enemies Wisely”) by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Introduction There is an unavoidable truth found in the human condition and intensified within the journey of leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and personal growth: enemies shape us. Not just the overt adversaries who push against our progress, but the subtle critics, the doubters, the obstructiv

Holistic Psychotherapeutics by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist I remember as an undergraduate Psychology student, the discussion was about: “what is best therapeutic intervention?” . Is it the engagement with talking therapy or the use of psychotropic medication to address psychological imbalance caused by stress or depression. The standard answer was the combination of both - would probably be the best intervention. Fast forward to today - with our emphasis, as a field, on c