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Anxiety can happen at any age, but seniors may be especially vulnerable to the mental health condition. The aging process brings about a variety of stressful changes, and it can be difficult to adapt to a new lifestyle. According to the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation,...
Aging brings about a number of life transitions. While some of these changes are exciting and meaningful, others are challenging. Seniors may face emotional or social difficulties that they haven't experienced before, like loneliness, medical problems, or the loss of a spouse. Protecting your mental...
Isolation is one of the most common and harmful problems affecting older adults. Seniors are more likely to live alone and less likely to have fulfilling social connections than younger adults, and research shows that loneliness has severe effects on physical and mental health. Understanding loneliness...
Caring for an ill or elderly loved one is an admirable, compassionate gesture. You care deeply about the person and want to make sure they're safe, happy, and taken care of while in need. Sometimes, your role as a caregiver is incredibly rewarding. You and...
Practicing mindfulness can have a powerful effect on your mental and emotional health. It's a popular tool to utilize in therapy, but not all of your clients will have the same response to the idea. While some people love the idea of mindfulness meditation and...
Social circles and relationships tend to change with age. As we get older, we may face the loss of friends or family members more frequently, but we also have opportunities to form new friendships. It may not be as easy as it once was to...
Social isolation is one of the most serious problems affecting older adults in the United States. An alarming percentage of the senior population feels lonely, and the effects of isolation and loneliness are harmful for all aspects of your health. If you or an aging...
Mental health doesn't always remain constant across the lifespan. Some of the challenges you faced as a younger adult may fade away with age, but you may experience new hardships as you get older. One of the more common mental health disorders among seniors is PTSD,...
Trauma can affect people of all ages, but it can be particularly challenging for seniors. As you age, your chances of encountering certain types of traumatic stress increase. You may face a difficult medical diagnosis, you may have to move out of your long-time home,...
Every culture values jokes and laughter. Laughter can immediately boost our mood and brighten our day. Even though everyone doesn't necessarily have the same sense of humor, everyone enjoys laughing at something. Unfortunately, sometimes we forget the importance of laughter and specifically how laughter with...