#104- In this touching episode, I share invaluable wisdom garnered from two decades of working intimately with older adults.  Through personal anecdotes and professional experiences, I share five transformative life lessons that challenge and inspire.  You'll embark on a journey exploring:   the fleeting nature of life and the importance of embracing every moment,  the profound impact of human connection,  the relentless pursuit of meaning and purpose,  the eternal presence of love, and  the never-ending potential for personal growth and transformatio ..read more

#103-Ever wondered if older people get anxious just like young folks do?  Turns out, older adults can get anxious too, but it might look a bit different than what younger people experience. In this episode, we explore the questions: 1. How does anxiety manifest differently in older adults compared to younger individuals? 2. What biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to anxiety in seniors? 3. What is the difference between everyday stress and an anxiety disorder in an older individual? 4. What strengths and resiliencies do older adults bring with them to help them cope ..read more

#103-Ever wondered if older people get anxious just like young folks do?  Turns out, older adults can get anxious too, but it might look a bit different than what younger people experience. In this episode, we explore the questions: 1. How does anxiety manifest differently in older adults compared to younger individuals? 2. What biological, psychological, and social factors contribute to anxiety in seniors? 3. What is the difference between everyday stress and an anxiety disorder in an older individual? 4. What strengths and resiliencies do older adults bring with them to help them cope ..read more

#100 - Learn the difference between cognitive impairment versus memory loss, and the answer to the question "is mild cognitive impairment dementia?" Are you therapist, social worker, counselor, psychologist working with older adults?  If you're like most therapists, you haven't had training addressing cognitive issues in therapy leaving you feeling ineffective, stuck, and unsure of how to best help your client.   You're not alone. I created a free 10-min video training where I walk you through 5 steps for helping your clients presenting with memory loss.  Get access to this f ..read more

#054-  More than half of the people in the US living with HIV are 50 years old and older. With the use of antiretroviral medications, people who were diagnosed with HIV decades ago have been able to live well into older adulthood.  This is great news.  Sadly, stigma due to age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status contributes to poor mental health and physical health.  In this interview, Dr. Mark Brennan-Ing, Director of Research and Evaluation at the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging at Hunter College, the City University of New York, is on the Psychology o ..read more

#043 - Have you helped your loved one move to a senior living or assisted living community? Do you find that in the midst of experiencing relief that your loved one is being cared for and is safe, you also have intense feelings of guilt and shame? You're not alone. Many caregivers struggle with guilt and shame after moving older loved ones into a senior living community. Perhaps you feel that you've let your older loved one down, like you're not being a dutiful spouse, daughter, or son. This can lead to emotional distress and discontent. To help you navigate the emotionally turbulent waters ..read more

#099- When couples experience life altering medical conditions, like Parkinson's Disease, their level of intimacy can plummet. Here are 5 strategies that you can use to cultivate intimacy and connection with your partner. Learn more about aging and sexual health here In honor of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month, I'm partnering with the American Parkinson Disease Association on the release of their ParkinSex book and kit, a guide to intimacy for people with PD and their partner. Life altering medical conditions, like Parkinson's Disease, can impact couples in profound ways, including ..read more

#098- Learn the difference between therapist, psychiatrist, and neuropsychologist when it comes to finding mental health care for older adults. Knowing what each professional does will help you to identify the mental health professional best able to address your most immediate need. Here’s an overview of the three most common licensed mental health professionals who specialize with older adults. LEARN MORE about each professional here. ARE YOU A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER WHO WORKS WITH OLDER ADULTS? Join our national provider directory here! It's FREE!    Attention! Social Workers ..read more

#097- Expert advice for seniors new to therapy. In this episode I share common causes of depression in older adulthood  and key advice for older adults who are new to the mental health space. Go to the show notes here FIND A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER FOR OLDER ADULTS GET CONTINUING EDUCATION   Attention! Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, Aging Life Care Experts... Click here to get Continuing Education Credits for Listening to this podcast ..read more

#096- Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older adults? With adults with mild cognitive impairment? With adults with moderate to severe dementia?  No worries! I got you covered.   In this week's video, you'll learn:  ⭐️ 5 must have (and free) depression screening tools to use with older adults ⭐️ the screening tools to assess for depression and anxiety when older adults are medically hospitalized ⭐️ Which depression screening tools are best for use with older adults who have mild co ..read more