Depression and Older Adults: 5 Must Have Screening Tools
April 18, 2025
Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older
Loneliness in Older People: Must Have Tools to Address Loneliness & Isolation
April 16, 2025
Are older adults really lonelier than young people? You might be surprised by the answer. In this episode of The Psychology of Aging, we uncover
How Does Financial Exploitation Affect Older Adults’ Mental Health?
April 9, 2025
Have you ever wondered what really happens after someone is scammed out of $25,000? Not only the steps to take after you’ve been scammed, but
My Personal Experience with Vicarious Trauma: Recognizing and Healing Secondary Traumatic Stress
February 22, 2025
The First Sign I Was Experiencing Vicarious Trauma I am so glad that you’re here and joining me for part two of Trauma-Informed Care with
PTSD and Trauma Informed Care with Older Adults
February 18, 2025
When we think about trauma, older adults are often not the first group that comes to mind. However, 70-90% of older adults have experienced a
Must Know Barriers Keeping Older Adults from Mental Health Care
February 11, 2025
Did you know that 20-22% of older adults have a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or substance use disorder—yet most go undetected and untreated?
Finding Joy in Life’s Hardest Moments with Steven Petrow
February 4, 2025
What if joy isn’t something we find, but something we create—especially in life’s hardest moments? In this episode of The Psychology of Aging Podcast,
Types of Ageism in Mental Health Care: Hidden Biases Harm Clients
January 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
5 Groundbreaking Insights on Mental Health and Aging from 2024
January 22, 2025
If you’re committed to meeting the mental health needs of older adults, this episode is for you. In 2024, we saw some incredible advancements
Supporting Older Adults After Trauma or Disasters: A Guide to Psychological Recovery
January 15, 2025
Imagine being 85 or 95 years old, surviving a natural disaster like wildfires, hurricanes, or earthquakes, and facing the immense challenge of grieving
What NY Times Got Wrong About ADHD and Older Adults
December 12, 2024
There was a misleading headline from The New York Times recently that claimed ADHD diagnoses are surging among “older Americans.” In this episode, I set the
LPCs and LMFTs Now Eligible for Medicare: What to Know
August 8, 2024
In this Psychology of Aging episode, we dive deep into the recent changes in Medicare policies that now allow Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and
