Wellness Archives

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory: Why Older Adults Thrive Even When Time Runs Short

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…

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January 27, 2026

Healthy Aging & Wellness / Mental Health Topics / Wellness

“What can I do to keep my brain healthy?” – Global Council on Brain Health Answers

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…

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October 28, 2025

Caregiving Tips / Disaster Preparedness / Medical & Health Care / Wellness

Helping Older Adults Prepare for Disasters: Essential Resources and Tips

January 9, 2025

As I write this, wildfires and windstorms are ravaging parts of Los Angeles. Having grown up not far from these areas, I’ve been deeply moved by the stories of resilience…

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January 9, 2025

End of Life / Mental Health Topics / Professionals / Relationships / Wellness

5 Life Lessons from 20 Years of Therapy with Older Adults

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. …

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February 9, 2024