Imagine waking up every day not knowing whether to grieve or to hope. Whether to set a place at the table or quietly put the extra plate away. Whether to say “is” or “was.” This is the territory of ambiguous loss — and it is,…
I want you to picture someone I’ll call Margaret. She’s 74 years old, sharp-witted, funny, and deeply engaged in her community. But lately, she’s been misplacing her keys more than usual. She blanked on a neighbor’s name she’s known for twenty years. She missed a…
If you’re committed to meeting the mental health needs of older adults, this episode is for you. In 2024, we saw some incredible advancements in mental health research for older adults—insights that can shape how you practice and care for this underserved population. …
In my work with people caring for loved ones with dementia, I often hear comments like: “they’ve become a stranger to me” or “I don’t even recognize them anymore”. Dementia is a devastating illness that often robs families of the opportunity to connect and experience joy. Because…
Depression is a medical condition that impacts more than 7 million adults over the age of 65. Depression can affect mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Why is screening for depression in older adults important? The earlier we can identify a depressive disorder and…
I’ve been providing psychotherapy to older adults for more than 20 years. And one of the things that has never stopped breaking my heart is how often older adults do not get the mental health care they need, resulting in unnecessary suffering. Depression that goes…
In 2006, Gina Martin’s mother, Diane, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease and died 5 years later. In a tragic yet poetic twist of fate, her father died 3 months later on his birthday of a “broken heart”. To honor her parents and raise…
Anxiety Isn’t a Normal Part of Aging—It’s a Warning Sign — And When Left Untreated, It Increases Dementia Risk. Anxiety increases dementia risk by 24% (about the same rate as diabetes) —but treatment for anxiety corrects this. Learn why early detection and treatment in…
Caring for an aging parent who has been hospitalized on a psychiatric inpatient unit is incredibly challenging. Older adults who end up needing psychiatric inpatient care may have a longstanding mental health condition, a new mental health condition, a mental health condition with…
With age, the thought of cognitive impairment can loom large, casting a shadow on what should be your golden years. You’re not alone in this journey. This article is dedicated to exploring the main causes of cognitive impairment in old age and providing practical, actionable…
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