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Moving Older Parents in With You? These 7 Tips Will Help
A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the decision to move your aging parents in with you! In today’s episode, I take it a step further and share…
COVID-19 & Ageism: Two Pandemics Affecting Older Adults
Coronavirus: Isolate the Elderly was the sign on the freeway that I would see twice a day as I drove to and from work at a busy medical center in a Geropsychiatry Outpatient Clinic to provide tele-therapy to older adults and their families during COVID.…
Types of Ageism in Mental Health Care: Hidden Biases Harm Clients
Your Hidden Biases May Be Harming Your Clients. Have you ever thought, “Older adults are just set in their ways” or “Therapy isn’t effective for older clients”? If so, this episode is for you. Today, we tackle the hidden biases that even seasoned mental health professionals may…
Legal Justice for Seniors: Ending Elder Abuse & Exploitation
Elder abuse and exploitation have a significant impact on older adults who experience it, including an increased risk for death, worsening of chronic illness, increased likelihood of hospitalization and placement in a nursing home, as well as increased rates of depression, anxiety, among other consequences.…
My Personal Experience with Vicarious Trauma: Recognizing and Healing Secondary Traumatic Stress
The First Sign I Was Experiencing Vicarious Trauma I am so glad that you’re here and joining me for part two of Trauma-Informed Care with Older Adults. Today’s episode focuses on you—the professional in your role of providing care and services to older adults. …
PTSD and Trauma Informed Care with Older Adults
When we think about trauma, older adults are often not the first group that comes to mind. However, 70-90% of older adults have experienced a traumatic event in their lifetime, and they are particularly vulnerable to medical trauma. Trauma-informed care is essential for supporting aging…
