Benefits of Cultural Humility and Trauma-Informed Care With Minoritized Older Adults
August 3, 2023
A couple years ago, I worked with Mr. Davis, a Black man who was 85 and held a strong Jehovah’s Witness faith. He was in therapy due to a recent…
August 3, 2023
A couple years ago, I worked with Mr. Davis, a Black man who was 85 and held a strong Jehovah’s Witness faith. He was in therapy due to a recent…
July 26, 2023
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…
July 19, 2023
Imagine this scenario: you're sitting with your loved one reminiscing about a very special time in your life and your loved one struggles to recall an important part of…
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 9, 2023
You've heard of the situation where an older adult starts to experience depressive symptoms. They become withdrawn. Their mood starts to change. They become more tearful, more sad, more nostalgic,…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
March 30, 2021
Over 75% of adults with developmental disabilities live at home with family. There is a growing population of aging caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities, in part due to increased…