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Read more about the article Older Adults Are Proving To Be Resilient During the Pandemic
Ageism / COVID-19 Pandemic / Healthy Aging & Wellness / Mental Health Topics

Older Adults Are Proving To Be Resilient During the Pandemic

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…

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January 5, 2021
Read more about the article 5 Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers During Stressful Times
Caregiving Tips / COVID-19 Pandemic / Mental Health Topics

5 Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers During Stressful Times

November 23, 2020

Family caregivers during COVID are more stressed and overwhelmed than ever before and here are some reasons why: Approximately 61% of caregivers are employed while caregiving. Of these caregivers, 60%…

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November 23, 2020
Read more about the article COVID-19 & Ageism: Two Pandemics Affecting Older Adults
Ageism / COVID-19 Pandemic / Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Older Adults

COVID-19 & Ageism: Two Pandemics Affecting Older Adults

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…

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June 26, 2020
Read more about the article Your Guide to Grief and Bereavement During COVID-19
COVID-19 Pandemic / Grief & Loss

Your Guide to Grief and Bereavement During COVID-19

April 29, 2020

Over the past few weeks listeners have been reaching out to me sharing their stories of loss. I’ve heard from several people that their aging parent or their older sister-in-law,…

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April 29, 2020
Read more about the article How to Survive the Pandemic in Assisted Living 
Assisted Living / Senior Living / COVID-19 Pandemic / Mental Health Topics

How to Survive the Pandemic in Assisted Living 

April 15, 2020

We’ve all heard stories of older adults on lock down in their long-term care community. Maybe you’ve even seen the images of family members visiting their loved ones separated by…

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April 15, 2020
Read more about the article 10 Ways Older Adults Can Gain Mental Wellness During the Pandemic
COVID-19 Pandemic / Healthy Aging & Wellness / Mental Health Topics

10 Ways Older Adults Can Gain Mental Wellness During the Pandemic

March 28, 2020

With social distancing in full effect, older adults are encouraged to maintain their distance from others.  But this can have a major impact on your quality of life. It's essential…

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March 28, 2020
Read more about the article Scared During COVID-19? Look for the Good!
COVID-19 Pandemic / Healthy Aging & Wellness

Scared During COVID-19? Look for the Good!

March 25, 2020

With cities across the nation facing lock-down and Coronavirus rates increasing, people are experiencing higher rates of fear and anxiety. To add to the tension, we've been separated from our…

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March 25, 2020
Read more about the article Social Distancing Doesn’t Have to Mean Social Isolation for Older Adults
COVID-19 Pandemic / Healthy Aging & Wellness

Social Distancing Doesn’t Have to Mean Social Isolation for Older Adults

March 16, 2020

With the Coronavirus affecting adults over 60 at greater levels than other age groups, many older adults are electing to “self-isolate” or are actually on “lock down” at long-term care…

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March 16, 2020
Read more about the article Helping Older Adults Stay Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 Pandemic / Healthy Aging & Wellness / Loneliness & Isolation / Mental Health Topics

Helping Older Adults Stay Connected During the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 13, 2020

With the Coronavirus affecting adults over 60 at greater levels than other age groups, many older adults are electing to “self-isolate” or are actually on “lock down” at long-term care…

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March 13, 2020

 

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Gain clarity about the mental health or memory changes in your older loved one with this free guide?

Noticing memory or mental health changes in your older loved one?

The next steps are as simple as 1-2-3…

  1. Share your concerns with your loved one directly and compassionately. 
  2. Help your loved one see their primary care provider. Sometimes mental health and memory changes are due to medical issues or medications that need to be assessed and managed by medical providers. 
  3. Help your loved one see a mental health professional. Don’t wait for medical issues to be resolved. People with medical conditions are more likely to experience mental health conditions and benefit from mental health care. Connect with a professional today.

Our provider directory can help you find a mental health professional who specializes in older adults.

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A Gero-Psychiatrist

Geriatric psychiatrists (also called Gero-Psychiatrists) are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues that occur more commonly in older adults, such as dementia, depression, insomnia. They prescribe medications, but may or may not provide therapy.

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A Neuropsychologist

A neuropsychologist is specialized in diagnosing brain disorders, like dementia (specifically what type of dementia a person has). They also help to identify if the changes in your loved one are mental health changes (like depression and anxiety) or brain health changes like a dementia disorder. 

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A Therapist who specializes with older adults

“Therapist” is a broad term to identify licensed professionals trained to provide talk-therapy to treat or manage mental health conditions. They include psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Our therapists specialize in older adults.

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