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Melanie Donohue, LCSW

Melanie Donohue, LCSW

Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Can’t Get Through to Social Security? Here’s What to Do

  If you’ve tried calling the Social Security Administration (SSA) lately and gotten nowhere, you’re not alone. Across the country, older adults are facing long hold times, disconnected calls, and processing delays that can stretch for weeks or months. For those waiting on benefits to

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How Economic Changes in 2025 Are Affecting Older Adults

  Economic uncertainty isn’t just something you hear about on the news—it’s something many older adults are feeling in their day-to-day lives. Whether it’s the rising price of groceries, changes in Medicare coverage, or the stress of stretching a fixed income, the financial landscape in

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How to Stay Active When Mobility Becomes a Challenge

  As we age, staying physically active plays a crucial role in both physical and mental well-being. Movement helps improve circulation, maintain strength, and boost overall mood. However, when mobility becomes a challenge due to age, injury, arthritis, or other health conditions, many seniors find

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Simple Daily Habits That Improve Senior Mental Well-Being

  Mental well-being is essential at every stage of life, but it becomes especially important as we age. Seniors face unique challenges, from adjusting to retirement and changes in independence to experiencing loss or health concerns. All of these can impact emotional and mental health.

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Dealing with Grief and Loss After a Wildfire

  Losing your home, your belongings, or even just your sense of security in a wildfire is an experience that leaves deep emotional scars. When you’re older, that loss can feel even heavier. A house isn’t just a structure—it’s a lifetime of memories. Every photo,

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Finding Hope and Resilience for Older Adults After a Disaster

  Experiencing a disaster—whether a wildfire, flood, earthquake, or storm—can turn life upside down in an instant. It’s not just about losing possessions or a home; it’s the feeling of uncertainty, fear, and grief that lingers long after the event. For older adults, these emotions

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How Seniors Can Stay Informed and Safe Through California Disasters

  When a disaster strikes, seniors often face more challenges than younger adults. Mobility issues, medical conditions, and difficulty accessing real-time updates can make evacuations and emergency responses more complicated. That’s why having a solid plan in place is so important.   California is no

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