Ageism / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Depression / Driving / Stopping Driving / Healthy Aging & Wellness / Mental Health Topics / Sexual Health / Sleep / Insomnia / Substance Use

10 Myths & Facts About Aging and Mental Health

January 19, 2023

Many people dread growing older based on assumptions they have about aging. As we age and find ourselves spending time with older adults, it is important to understand what is…

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January 19, 2023

Depression / Difficult Conversations / Mental Health Topics / Suicide Prevention

Recommendations for Screening Older Patients for Depression

January 7, 2023

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…

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January 7, 2023

Depression / Mental Health Topics

Signs of Depression in Older Adults

January 5, 2023

There's a phenomenon that occurs as we age that we actually become more resilient over time. That in fact, the experience of moving through adversity and managing emotional storms, losses,…

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January 5, 2023

Assisted Living / Senior Living / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Relationships / Sexual Health

What is a Sexual Health Policy & Why Does Every Assisted Living Need One?

April 13, 2022

Assisted living and long-term care communities have a duty to ensure that residents’ rights of sexual autonomy and self-determination are honored and equally have a duty to protect residents from…

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April 13, 2022

Assisted Living / Senior Living / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Relationships / Sexual Health

Benefits of Sexual Health Assessment for Adults Living in Long Term Care

March 30, 2022

Love, intimacy, and sexuality are important aspects for people living with dementia and their intimate partners.   A growing body of research tells us that the majority of older nursing…

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March 30, 2022

Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Relationships / Sexual Health

Dementia and Sex: What You Need To Know

March 23, 2022

People with dementia have rights, including the right to sexual expression. To understand sexual expression among people with dementia, we must become familiar with sexual expression among older adults in…

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March 23, 2022

Medical & Health Care / Mental Health Topics / Pain / Professionals

Acceptance of Pain Relieves Suffering: A Pain Expert Explains

December 28, 2021

As a clinical health psychologist specializing in chronic pain and illness, I have spent the past 12 years working with people who have chronic pain, and during that time I…

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December 28, 2021

Assisted Living / Senior Living / Deaf Older Adults & Families / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Disability / Interviews with Caregivers

Assisted Living for Deaf Seniors

October 7, 2021

The stories of deaf older adults and their families need to be shared and heard. For the past couple of years, I have been following and sharing the story of…

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October 7, 2021

Caregiving Tips / Healthy Aging & Wellness / Helping Aging Parents / Medical & Health Care / Pain

Pain Management in Elderly: 5 Must Know Caregiving Tips

July 15, 2021

According to a study by the CDC, chronic pain impacts over 16,386,000 older adults age 65-84 and an additional 2,596,000 MORE adults over the age of 85 (Dahlhamer et al,…

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July 15, 2021

Healthy Aging & Wellness / Helping Aging Parents / Medical & Health Care / Pain

Pain In Elderly: FAQs About Chronic Pain and Aging

July 15, 2021

  How common is pain among seniors? For better or for worse, most of us associate chronic pain with getting older. We assume that as we age, our bodies will…

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July 15, 2021

Caregiving Tips / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Mental Health Topics

Introducing the Center for Mental Health & Aging

June 15, 2021

By 2034, there will be more adults 65 and older than children under the age of 18. Approximately 1 in 4 of older adults experiences a mental health condition, including…

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June 15, 2021

Caregiving Tips / Difficult Conversations / Helping Aging Parents / Relationships

Sibling Won’t Help with Aging Parents? 8 Expert Tips

May 19, 2021

Have you been struggling to engage your sibling in your aging parent's care? Perhaps you reach out and they don't respond. Perhaps they refuse to help. In this article I…

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May 19, 2021