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For older adults who feel they may be losing some mental sharpness, it's important to look into mood changes as a potential cause.

Jun 23, 2022

Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind Read Article

Jun 8, 2022

The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson's: How It's More Than a Movement Disease Read Article

May 26, 2022

How to Support Loved Ones Who Have Mental Health Conditions Read Article

May 17, 2022

How to Respond to Suicide Risk in Older Adults Read Article

When surfing the web for mental health information, be sure to ask who is the author, how old is the information, is it too good to be true, and who is hosting this information?

May 4, 2022

How to Find Trustworthy Mental Health Information Online Read Article

Expressing concern in a non-judgmental, collaborative way can help address substance use problems in older adults.

May 3, 2022

Tips for Talking to Older Adults About Substance Use Read Article

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Older adults have unique risk factors for developing depression. Learn what they are—and what symptoms you should look out for.

Apr 26, 2022

How Common is Depression in Older Adults? Read Article

Sep 7, 2021

Suicide and Older Adults: What You Should Know Read Article

Aug 24, 2021

The Widowhood Effect: How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse Read Article

Jul 29, 2021

Senior Centers Reach the Hard-to-Reach Read Article

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Life has changed so much since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading in the United States. And each person has a story to tell. We want to hear yours.

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Jul 13, 2022

Medicare and COVID-19 Tests: A Guide for Older Adults Read Article

Jul 13, 2022

COVID Vaccines: What Seniors Need to Know Read Article

Jul 13, 2022

Hopeful News about COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments Read Article

Jul 13, 2022

COVID Booster Shot: Do I Need It? Read Article

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Jul 13, 2022

CDC Approves Mix and Match COVID-19 Boosters, Recommends Shot to All Older Adults Read Article

Vaccines offer strong protection, and a second COVID-19 booster is now recommended for everyone older than 50 and those with compromised immune systems.

Jul 13, 2022

Second COVID-19 Booster: What Seniors Need to Know Read Article

Dubbed the "stealth variant" for being more contagious than its Omicron big sister, BA.2 is gaining traction in the U.S. Find out how to best protect yourself.

Jul 13, 2022

The New Omicron Sub-Variant BA.2: What Seniors Need to Know Read Article

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