Mental Health and Aging: What You Need to Know

Mental health issues affect a large percentage of the senior adult population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated…

Seasonal Depression and Seniors

The holiday season and winter months can be some of the toughest times of the year for seasonal depression and feelings of loneliness. And…

Tips on Lifting a Senior’s Spirits During the Holidays

The holidays have always been a time of year when seniors are more susceptible to depression. The loss of loved ones, combined with health…

How to Help Veterans Suffering from Depression

Combat can wound the mind as well as the body. In some cases, when the physical wounds have healed, emotional and mental pain remains,…

There Are Many Types of Dementia: Alzheimer’s Is Only One of Them

“Dementia” is not a disease. It is a collection or set of signs and symptoms that characterize or suggest a particular disease. The Centers…