
Dementia Education for African American Families with Dr. Fayron Epps
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

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

We have a narrative in society that says that caregivers have more depression and stress, spend their caregiving years suffering, only to lead to premature

Have you helped your loved one move to a senior living or assisted living community only to find that in the midst of experiencing relief

There may come a time when you’re faced with the conversation of talking with your aging parents about moving into a senior living or assisted

When he was in his late 80s, Candy Cohn’s father unintentionally stopped taking medication for a long-standing bipolar disorder and experienced a significant mental health

When we think of older adults during COVID, images of older adults living in long-term care communities sheltering in place with hands pressed against windows

In my work with people caring for loved ones with dementia, I often hear comments like: “they’ve become a stranger to me” or “I don’t even recognize

Have you ever had the experience of meeting up with a dear friend for coffee or talking with your trusted therapist, and all of a

Have you had an end of life conversation with a loved one? What feelings came up for when you read this? Fear? Sadness? Longing? Remorse?

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

November is National Caregiver Month, but I really think this entire year should be dedicated to caregivers for all that they have been through during

You may be surprised to hear that about half of today’s Veterans are 65 and older. If you’re caring for an aging Veteran, you may
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Our provider directory can help you find a mental health professional who specializes in older adults.
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.
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.
“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.