14 Sep 10 Practical Elderly Loneliness Solutions
Find practical elderly loneliness solutions with 10 simple ways to help seniors avoid social isolation and build stronger, more meaningful connections....
07 Sep Self-care Tips for Therapists
Therapists dedicate their time and energy to helping others improve their mental health and reach their full potential. This work is very rewarding, but it can also be mentally and emotionally tiring. When you spend all day focusing on others, it's easy to forget yourself....
01 Sep Benefits of Using Telehealth for Senior Counseling
Mental health counseling is an excellent way to talk through your challenges and improve your emotional well-being. Millions of people of all ages work with a therapist every year to address a wide range of concerns. Unfortunately, though, attending therapy sessions in a counselor's office...
24 Aug How Seniors Can Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. To protect ourselves and others, we all should stay home whenever possible and keep our distance from others when we have to go out. Statistics on seniors and COVID-19 show that they're more vulnerable to...
14 Aug Telehealth Therapy: A New Option for Senior Counseling
Today, there are many therapy options for seniors beyond traditional in-person counseling. From telehealth therapy to group sessions and individualized in-home support, these flexible choices make mental health care more accessible for older adults. Having a variety of therapy options allows seniors to find the...
10 Aug 7 Tips for Improving Communication with Seniors
Good communication is the key to maintaining a strong relationship with your older loved ones. Sometimes, speaking with seniors requires a different style of communication than speaking with younger people, and the role changes that occur during aging can affect your relationship dynamic. Fortunately, communication is...
04 Aug Symptoms and Risk Factors of Mental Illness in the Elderly
Mental illness is a serious problem affecting seniors, but many people don't know how to spot it. According to the World Health Organization, about 15 percent of people over the age of 60 have a mental disorder. Their symptoms often go overlooked, though, because they're...
31 Jul Mindfulness Activities for Seniors
Mindfulness is one of the most popular meditation and mental health practices. Its purpose is to increase your awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment without worrying about the past or future. Mindfulness activities help seniors with anxiety, depression, stress, and...
28 Jul Coping With Loss as We Age
As we age, death and loss become more common in our families and social circles. Grief is painful at any age, but it's often overlooked in older adults. If you're experiencing grief and learning how to cope with the death of close friends or family...
01 Jul Effective Stress Management Activities for Seniors
Stress management skills are necessary at any age, but coping with stress is especially important for senior health. Chronic stress can lead to serious health issues in older adults, so keeping your stress levels in check should be one of your priorities. Stress is a...