The Healing Power of Nature: What Science Says About Aging Well

June 19, 2024

  Have you ever felt rejuvenated after a day spent outdoors, perhaps gardening or simply enjoying a walk in the woods? Recently, nature has been

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Signs and Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults

June 12, 2024

    Today we’re diving deep into a topic that affects many older adults but is often misunderstood: depression and anxiety.     While these

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Aging and Alcohol: How to Identify Problem Drinking in Older Adults

June 7, 2024

Did you know that 65% of adults over 65 report high-risk drinking? Understanding the unique impacts of alcohol on aging bodies is crucial for all

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How to Talk with Older Adults About Mental Health Problems

May 29, 2024

Are you noticing signs of depression or anxiety in your older loved ones or clients and wondering how to approach the topic? This video is

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Is Anxiety Treatable in Older Adults? Expert Shares Effective Treatment

October 9, 2023

Is anxiety normal in older adulthood? What causes anxiety in older adulthood? Is anxiety treatable in older adulthood? With so many misconceptions about mental health

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3 Myths About Aging And Intimacy: Lessons Learned from the Golden Bachelor

October 2, 2023

Aging and intimacy often bring forth various misconceptions. Dive into the latest episode of our “Psychology of Aging Podcast” where we unmask the reality of

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Living with Dementia: Finding Purpose and Hope with Christine Thelker

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

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Dementia Rates Highest for African Americans: Tips for Equitable Care

September 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

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Attitudes about Sexuality & Aging

August 31, 2021

  Our attitudes about sexuality & aging may influence an older adults’ sexual health. Researchers¹ have found that sex among older adults is often viewed

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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recovery for Seniors

August 24, 2021

  The field of peer support has grown in many mental health and substance abuse treatment systems. Peer Support Specialists draw upon their own life

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Risks and Benefits of Aducanumab for Alzheimer’s Disease

August 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

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After Stroke Depression & Recovery with Angie Burke

August 10, 2021

Depression after stroke, also called post-stroke depression, affects approximately one third of stroke survivors at any one time after stroke. When stroke survivors experience depression,

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Gain clarity about the mental health or memory changes in your older loved one with this free guide?

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 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 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 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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