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Melanie Donohue, LCSW

Melanie Donohue, LCSW

Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Coping With Cancer

With age comes an increased risk of health problems, and unfortunately, many older adults find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis. Cancer is an umbrella term for a wide range of illnesses, and the prognosis can vary based on a number of circumstances. Some seniors who

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Coping With the Death of a Spouse

Losing a spouse is one of the most painful and life-changing experiences anyone can go through. You’ve shared your whole life with someone, and all of a sudden, you have to go on without them. This can affect every moment of your day and can

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Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that can affect almost every aspect of your life. When treated with therapy and medication, most people with bipolar disorder find that their symptoms are manageable and that the condition doesn’t get in the way of their

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Aging and Memory Loss

Age-related memory loss is a common experience for older adults. As you age, you might notice that you forget your keys more frequently or that it takes a little longer to remember the names of people or places. Elderly adults often attribute these instances of

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The Signs and Symptoms of Age-related Cognitive Decline

Although many older adults are able to continue living healthy and independent lives, certain cognitive changes are fairly common with age. As you get older, you might notice that you’re more forgetful than you used to be or that it takes you a little longer

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Spousal Caregivers: How to Avoid Mental Exhaustion

Taking care of an ill or aging spouse is not easy. You love your spouse, and you want to give them the best possible care no matter what they’re going through. However, being a caregiver for a spouse is undeniably exhausting. Not only do you

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Managing Increased Anger With Age

Occasional anger is a normal part of the human experience. We all find ourselves in frustrating situations from time to time, and feeling angry about an unfair, hurtful, or stressful situation is to be expected. Anger shouldn’t be our baseline emotion, though. Chronic, intense anger

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How Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Affects Seniors?

With the winter weather setting in, many people are currently making changes to their daily routines to adjust to the cold temperatures and short daylight hours. If you live in an area that experiences harsh winters, it’s not unusual to spend more time at home

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COPD and Mental Health

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a group of progressive lung diseases that affect millions of people across the United States. Cases range in severity, and many treatments are available to help with symptom management. Coping with the diagnosis can be difficult, though, so

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