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Read more about the article Types of Ageism in Mental Health Care: Hidden Biases Harm Clients

Types of Ageism in Mental Health Care: Hidden Biases Harm Clients

Episode #113January 28, 2025

  Your Hidden Biases May Be Harming Your Clients.   Have you ever thought, “Older adults are just set in their ways” or “Therapy isn’t effective for older clients”? If so, this episode is…

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Read more about the article Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker

Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker

Episode #47 & 79 (Repost)September 28, 2021

Chrissy Thelker was 55 years old when she had her first stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With more and more people living with dementia, it's imperative that…

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Read more about the article Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care

Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care

Episode #78September 21, 2021

Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans. In fact, research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely to…

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Read more about the article Risks and Benefits of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease

Risks and Benefits of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease

Episode #72August 17, 2021

Aducanumab has been a hot topic in the field of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Aducanumab, also known as Aduhelm, is a new Alzheimer's drug for people with Alzheimer's disease in…

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Read more about the article Affirming Care for Transgender Older Adults with Loree Cook-Daniels

Affirming Care for Transgender Older Adults with Loree Cook-Daniels

Episode #34 & 64 (repost)June 9, 2021

Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) is a week when transgender people and their allies (like me!), take action to bring attention to the transgender community by educating the public. This…

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Read more about the article Enhancing Care for LGTBQ Seniors with SAGE’s Tim Johnston, PhD

Enhancing Care for LGTBQ Seniors with SAGE’s Tim Johnston, PhD

Episode #13 & 63 (Repost)June 9, 2021

Get ready for the confetti because it's Pride!! How do Pride and the Psychology of Aging fit together? Well, let me tell you, there are an estimated more than 3…

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Read more about the article Living and Aging Well with HIV: The Need for Better Mental Health Care with Mark Brennan-Ing

Living and Aging Well with HIV: The Need for Better Mental Health Care with Mark Brennan-Ing

Episode #54April 6, 2021

More than half of the people in the US living with HIV are 50 years old and older. With the use of antiretroviral medications, people who were diagnosed with HIV…

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Read more about the article Older Adults Caring for Adult Children with Autism with Lois Shingler

Older Adults Caring for Adult Children with Autism with Lois Shingler

Episode #53March 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…

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Read more about the article Mild Cognitive Impairment Vs. Dementia Vs. Alzheimer’s and What We Can Do About Them with Dr. Jason Karlawish

Mild Cognitive Impairment Vs. Dementia Vs. Alzheimer’s and What We Can Do About Them with Dr. Jason Karlawish

Episode #49March 2, 2021

With so many questions about the difference between mild cognitive impairment versus dementia versus Alzheimer's Disease, we're glad to have experts like Neurologist, Dr. Jason Karlawish, to provide answers and…

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Read more about the article Dementia Education for African American Families with Dr. Fayron Epps

Dementia Education for African American Families with Dr. Fayron Epps

Episode #45February 9, 2021

Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans. Research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely…

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Read more about the article HIV, Mental Health, and Older Adults: Must Know Statistics

HIV, Mental Health, and Older Adults: Must Know Statistics

Episode #36December 1, 2020

In honor of world AIDS day on 12/1, I am devoting today’s episode to HIV and Aging. And, yes. HIV is an important topic when it comes to aging. An…

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Read more about the article FAQs about Dementia and Voting with Jennifer Mathis

FAQs about Dementia and Voting with Jennifer Mathis

Episode #30October 20, 2020

A few weeks ago, I received an email from a listener: "Hello, Dr. Regina, "I work in an assisted living facility. As the election approaches, family members of residents on…

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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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