With COVID rates on the rise, and African American and Latinx folks 2-3 times more likely to have COVID than White Americans, I wanted to
You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!” These statements about older adults
Witnessing memory problems in your loved one can be really scary. You may wonder what’s causing the memory problems and you might find yourself fearing
Last week, I talked about the 10 “must know” memory loss warning signs. If you missed that episode, listen to this one, then go back
It’s normal for an older adult to forget where they put their keys, look all over their glasses then realize they’re wearing them or have
You care about your older loved one so much and for some reason, they’re just not listening to you and your pleas for them to
If you’re a caregiver, you know that caregiving can be rewarding and incredibly challenging, all at the same time. If you’re an LGBTQ caregiver, you’ll
My heart is heavy this week with all that has been highlighted related to racial injustice and the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna
You may be surprised to hear that the best sleep aid for older adults with insomnia is not a medication. It’s a type of psychotherapy,
Suicide is an important topic when it comes to older adults. Here’s why. White men over 85 have the highest rate of suicide in the
I recently received a letter from a listener: “Dear Dr. Koepp, My mom has recently become depressed. She’s 94 and lives alone. She’s seen her
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married for more than 50 years, become a widow, then have the courage to put yourself
