Raising awareness about mental health is vital throughout our lives, but it becomes even more critical as our parents age. For many older adults, opening…
Empowering Aging Loved Ones to Address Mental Health Concerns
September 18, 2024
Tag: Mental Health
How to Address Substance-Related Issues in Older Adults
September 4, 2024
It’s natural to be concerned if you’ve noticed that your dad, who has always enjoyed a glass of wine with dinner, has started opting for…
Health Concerns That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes in a Senior
September 28, 2022
We all have bad days and good days, and we are all entitled to a bit of negative thinking or crankiness occasionally. If you’re taking…
Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who are Grieving
July 14, 2022
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it is going to…
Unpacking the Many Hidden Benefits of Gardening Activities for Seniors
March 22, 2021
The cool dampness of fresh soil. The warmth of the sun. The happy trills of songbirds. Gardening has the capacity to engage every one of…
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Is Leading Us Closer to a Cure
February 24, 2021
With a great deal of negative news in the forefront of 2020, it is worth noting a number of the wonderful achievements the year brought…
How Family Therapy Eases the Mental Effects of Caregiving
February 17, 2021
There are specific milestones we might encounter in our lives that, though not automatically negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job….
Do You Know the Signs for Spotting a Mental Health Concern in Seniors?
February 10, 2021
The isolation and fear due to COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of older adults, with nearly half of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser…
When Mom Feels Sad: Is it More Than Just a Case of the Blues?
August 3, 2018
They’re common concerns in older years: fatigue, sleeping problems, lack of appetite. And sometimes, they’re written off as just that. Yet for as many as…
The Alarming Side of Dementia In the Elderly – When Grandpa Gets Arrested
September 8, 2017
It is incredible – a kind, occasionally perplexed grandfather with Alzheimer’s disease getting handcuffed and put under arrest. And yet that very scene is occurring…