Aging and Geriatric Issues

The aging process can be scary for people concerned about losing their cognitive abilities, and some people take it for granted that aging necessarily slows down brain function. According ... Read More

Depression affects nearly 20% of Americans over the age of 65. Seniors’ depression symptoms are frequently written off as inevitable reactions to the aging process or the result of ... Read More

Women are frequently objectified in the media and in person, and many women are subjected to unwanted sexual advances from men in the form of stares, cat calls, and physical advances. Researchers ... Read More

We tend to assume people commit suicide as a result of mental health problems and not just due to difficult life circumstances. Research does show that mental health issues can lead to ... Read More

According to recent research, L-dopa, a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson’s, could also help people struggling with posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and phobias. Both conditions can ... Read More

Seniors concerned about developing Alzheimer’s frequently focus on forgetfulness. Everyone forgets information sometimes, though, and some decline in memory is normal with old age. ... Read More

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about half of people over age 85 develop Alzheimer’s. With seniors older than 65 projected to make up nearly 20% of the population ... Read More

Huntington’s disease has long been a source of terror for people at risk of developing it. Huntington’s is genetic, and people with the medical condition don’t typically know ... Read More

In the political blogosphere, trigger warnings have long been used to signal material that could be psychologically damaging to certain people. It’s common to put trigger warnings, ... Read More

When a child is first diagnosed with Asperger’s (AS), a parent’s first reaction may be, “When will my child outgrow this?” Many parents remain hopeful that with support and time, ... Read More

This evening my local newspaper contained this sad headline: “Maryland couple found dead at home.” A husband and wife, both aged 72, died in an apparent murder-suicide. The ... Read More

As a holistic psychotherapist and yogi, I found Bronnie Ware’s insights into the five regrets of dying people most elucidating. She was a palliative care nurse for years. By listening ... Read More