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Emotional Changes After 65 That You Shouldn't Ignore Older adulthood can bring major transitions, including retirement, bereavement, caregiving changes, new medical diagnoses, chronic pain, reduced mobility, and a move away from a longtime home. These experiences can affect emotional wellbeing. Persistent or escalating changes in mood, behavior, daily
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Recognizing the Signs: Suicide Risk and How To Support Someone in Crisis Every year, thousands of lives are lost to suicide, but many of these deaths are preventable. Recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to respond can make a critical difference. Whether you're a friend, family member,
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Older adults in the United States are living longer, managing more complex medical conditions, and navigating more life transitions than any previous generation. They are also, by nearly every available measure, the least likely to receive mental health treatment when they need it. For healthcare providers, family members, and older
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Learning to be Kinder to Yourself Later in Life As life changes with age, many people find that their expectations of themselves do not always change along with it. You may still expect the same energy, independence, or resilience you had years ago, even as your circumstances shift. When those
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Planting Resilience: Small Daily Habits That Help Farmers Manage Stress Summer on the farm is busy. Long days, changing weather, and a to-do list that grows faster than the corn can wear on anyone. If you have worked the land for years, you already know this. Farm work asks
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Let's Talk About Stigma — 5 Common Myths that Keep Seniors from Seeking Support If you grew up in a time when people didn’t talk much about mental health, you are not alone. For many older adults, feelings like sadness, worry, or loneliness were something you were expected
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As we get older, our worlds can grow quieter. Daily routines change after retirement. Social circles become smaller. Friends and loved ones may move away or pass on. Health challenges can affect independence and mobility. Even with family nearby, many older adults find themselves spending more time alone than they
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Women's Mental Health: Caring for the Whole Person at Every Stage of Life March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women across generations. It is also a meaningful opportunity to talk about something that often goes unspoken, women’s
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How Mental Health Therapy Can Support Independence for Older Adults Staying independent is important for many older adults. Being able to make decisions, maintain routines, and enjoy favorite activities can greatly improve overall quality of life. But changes in mood, motivation, and mental health can sometimes make daily tasks feel