May 20, 2025
What does it really take to build a national movement for mental health and aging? If you've ever had a big dream or felt a deep calling to change the…
May 9, 2025
Up to 1 in 5 older adults lives with a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder. And yet—most go undiagnosed and untreated. Why? Because too often…
February 11, 2025
20-22% of older adults live with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, or a dementia-related disorder. Yet, the vast majority go undetected and untreated. Why?…
October 9, 2024
Ageism poses a threat to mental health and well-being, especially for older adults. Research shows that ageism can significantly impact the psychological well-being of older individuals. From depression to…
December 29, 2023
At a recent family gathering, I witnessed two older adults who hadn’t seen each other in a decade comment, “you look great for your age” and the other in response:…
May 19, 2023
Ageism includes bias, stereotypes, and discrimination based on age and disproportionately impacts older adults. In this video interview, hosted by Jane Catton, CEO of AgeWell Vermont, you'll learn different…
February 2, 2023
There are many older adults who may be experiencing new mental health conditions and have never connected with a mental health care provider and may be reluctant to move forward.…
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…
January 5, 2021
When we think of older adults during COVID, images of older adults living in long-term care communities sheltering in place with hands pressed against windows trying to connect with loved…
June 26, 2020
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…
February 5, 2020
Today, I want to talk about how to challenge our stereotypes about older adults. Ageism is Bias and discrimination based on age and it affects older adults more than any…
January 29, 2020
What is Ageism? Ageism is bias and discrimination based on age and it affects older adults more than any other age group. To start, I want to give you a few…
