Exploring Sleep Disorders’ Impact on Seniors’ Mental Health
Recent studies have increasingly highlighted the intricate connections between sleep disorders, depression, and anxiety, particularly among older adults living in community settings. A comprehensive network analysis conducted...
WRMC shows expansion to senior behavior health unit Wednesday
WATERTOWN — With much pomp and circumstance on Wednesday afternoon, Watertown Regional Medical Center employees joined Dodge and Jefferson County officials in welcoming the hospital’s expansion of...
NIMHANS to launch two new initiatives for elderly mental health care
To bridge the widening treatment gap in geriatric mental health, NIMHANS is set to roll out two pioneering initiatives — NIMHANS– Vayomanasa Sanjeevani (VMS) Gruha, a community-based...
Jacqueline Wilson highlights seniors’ mental health support at community center
Seniors in Corona are finding hope and connection through community programs, as highlighted by Jacqueline Wilson, a senior community service leader. At a recent City Council meeting,...
How A Cross-Generational Approach Can Transform Mental Health
Mental health doesn’t wear an age tag, it evolves as we do, taking on new forms across life’s journey. From the silent anxieties of teenagers facing exam...
Breaking barriers in senior mental health
Many seniors face depression but hesitate to seek help. Dr. Bernie Ranchero and patient Connie Thomas explain why talking about mental health is the first step and...
Healing the mind to heal the body: prioritising mental health of the elderly
In an ageing world facing unprecedented demographic shifts, the mental health needs of older adults have emerged as one of the most critical, yet overlooked, public health...
Senior mental health nurse Anthony Lockington loses job for misconduct, causing colleague harm
The colleague reportedly received unsatisfactory responses – with Lockington allegedly stating on one occasion that his behaviour was just who he was. Health NZ brought in an...
