Turns out that listening to music may stimulate more health benefits than you may have realized! In addition to being a great motivator during exercise, studies show that music may have a positive imp
Depression Resources Online
Depression – 1 in 10 people will suffer from it at some point in their lifetime and not only that, but depression can fuel other disorders like chronic anxiety and even substance abuse – and vice vers
Am I Experiencing Depression or Grieving?
Although the two overlap, there are distinct differences between depression and grieving. Identifying these differences in the elderly is a bit more challenging mainly due to other age related changes
How to Take Care of Older Adults with Depression
Until recently, depression in seniors used to be dismissed as a symptom of aging, and was not associated with the disorder itself. It was generally taken more seriously in teenagers. However, recent s
How to Treat Sleep Disorders in Older Adults
Older adults now comment that they sleep like a baby; by which they mean they’re waking up every two or three hours without any reason. As a person grows older, their sleeping problems grow with them.
10 Mental Health and Recovery Resources for Seniors
7% of people (that’s over 20 million in the US) have a major depressive disorder (1). More than HALF of these people do not get the treatment they need (2). We hope the following resources can guide y
Aging and Depression
Old age is often portrayed as a time of rest, reflection and opportunities to do things that were put off while raising families and pursuing careers.
Unfortunately, the aging process is not always so