The mental health landscape of older adults in the US
Aging into older adulthood introduces many mental health stressors, such as physical decline, losses of loved ones, and reduced mental acuity. These stressors may lead...
Older Adults See Spike in Mental Health Diagnoses
It may feel to many that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but Americans are still...
New Report Sheds Light on Evolving Healthcare Needs of Seniors
The United Health Foundation has released the America’s Health Rankings 2024 Senior Report, which highlights healthcare needs and challenges of older adults. This annual report also examines...
Sen. Bob Casey sounds alarm on hoarding as mental health condition
“Hoarding disorder is a heartbreaking condition that is posing challenges to older adults, their families, and their communities across the country,” said Casey, the chairman of the...
Report: Older adults face racial disparities in mental health issues, care
A new whitepaper from the Brookings Institution shows racial disparities in...
Behavioral Health Programs for Older Adults
Explore these proven behavioral health programs for older adults:
Healthy IDEAS is a depression self-management program designed to detect and reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in older adults...
Depression is not a normal part of aging. How staying engaged keeps older adults...
Contrary to what many people believe, depression is not a normal part of aging.
Despite often having risk factors for depression — one of which is having a...
Tips for Seniors to Safeguard Their Mental Health
The wide-ranging impact and reach of mental health issues garnered considerable attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the virus as well as mandates designed to reduce its...
