As life expectancy increases, it is more common than ever to find senior citizens who have elderly parents. Ideally, parents remain able to take care of themselves in their own homes. But, it is also true that many senior citizens find themselves either helping care for their elderly parent or choosing a facility that can… Read More »
Early Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues
Senior citizens and older adults often experience mental health issues. In fact, 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So don’t make the mistake of dismissing warning signs of mental health issues as a normal aspect of aging.… Read More »
Dealing with Life After Loss
When you are trying to cope, dealing with life after loss, it can be very, very difficult. When we lose someone close to us, particularly if it is a family member or a lifelong friend, the grief can be an exceptionally powerful force in our day-to-day lives. While we can logically understand that loss is… Read More »
If You Feel Lonely, Try Counseling
Feeling lonely at times is part of being human. Some feel lonely for moments, yet others feel lonely most of the time. While people feel lonely at every ages for different reasons, loneliness is often more common in older people. Older adults can feel cut off from society and the people they love. Depression, stress,… Read More »
Emotional Overeating
Emotional overeating is when an individual is using food to cope with their emotions. Often a person is overeating to soothe themselves from negative emotions such as anger, stress, or fear. Also, emotional overeating is common in senior citizens when their emotional needs are not being met. This is especially true when an elderly individual… Read More »
Take Notice of Depression Symptoms
While it is normal to feel sad sometimes, depression symptoms are clues that it may be time to get help. Getting enough sleep, eating well, and staying active are building blocks to a healthy life. It is true depression symptoms vary from person to person, but often these key components of good health are ignored when… Read More »
Finding a Mental Health Counselor
If you are ready to face your mental health issue, you may be wondering how to find a mental health counselor. An experienced mental health professional can be a key figure on your road to recovery. But, you need to find someone you can trust and feel comfortable confiding in. What Type of Mental Health… Read More »
Aging and Mental Health
With individuals living longer, the interest in the relationship between aging and mental health is growing. Because, of course, we all want to have the best possible health, both physical and mental, as we get older. Mental health is an essential ingredient to good health and wellbeing. To maintain good mental health, it is important to… Read More »
How to Help a Mentally Ill Senior
Senior health relies on both physical and mental wellness. Regrettably, senior mental health issues are common. Often, a mentally ill senior is not getting the help and support they need. Sometimes, this is because the first signs of mental illness are thought to be symptoms of aging. But family members should be sure that healthcare… Read More »
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as Mental Health Month). It is an annual recognition of the need to cure stigmas surrounding mental health issues. In acknowledgement of Mental Health Month, individuals, families, and professionals strive to open up more conversations about mental health issues to promote healing. This is necessary because… Read More »
