April 1, 2026
What if I told you that nearly half of all older adults — not a small, extraordinary handful, but almost half — actually improve their cognitive and physical functioning as…
January 27, 2026
Social Withdrawal or Healthy Social Selectivity? Your 83-year-old client’s daughter calls you concerned that her mother just quit her book club after three years and is concerned that her mom…
October 28, 2025
If you work with older adults, you’ve probably heard this question more times than you can count: “What can I do to keep my brain healthy?” The Global Council on…
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…
July 25, 2024
Many older adults implement strategies, like crossword puzzles and supplements to stave off dementia, but do these strategies actually work? Research shows that potentially 45% of dementia cases can…
January 19, 2024
There’s more to aging well than diet and exercise. Twenty years ago, I set out to build a career working with people living with life altering medical problems, many…
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…
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,…
July 15, 2021
How common is pain among people 65 and older? For better or for worse, most of us associate chronic pain with getting older. We assume that as we age,…
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…
November 3, 2020
Exercise is essential for healthy aging. Having a consistent exercise routine helps to reduce risk of mental health conditions, improves cognitive function, and helps our bodies to function optimally. Quickly…
