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?…
January 31, 2025
What kind of world are we living in where a person who needs assisted living—someone with dementia, functional disabilities, or frailty—can be detained by ICE? A recent email from…
January 15, 2025
As I write this the wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced more than 100,000 people, and destroyed homes and communities. I've heard heartbreaking stories of older adults and people with…
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…
February 9, 2024
Reflecting on two decades of specializing in psychology with a focus on older adults has been an incredible journey, one that has imparted wisdom and insights I hold dear. …
October 26, 2023
In the warm embrace of therapeutic spaces, we frequently encounter stories and emotions that challenge our own value system. One such deeply intimate and ethically charged territory is the intersection…
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…
