Articles On:mental health

October 28, 2024

Mom Insists She’s Not Depressed

Despite staying home 24/7, their widowed mom insists she’s not depressed. Should her kids believe ...

An older woman cranky watching tv with a remote. This mom insists she's not depressed.

October 18, 2024

Solo Dining Tips for Seniors

The experience of dining out alone can feel awkward for someone not accustomed to it. ...

Solo dining: A man sits at a table in a cafe writing in a notebook as he waits for his food. By Radiokafka

Make Virtual Mental Health Care Visits Work for You

Learn about the benefits of virtual mental health care visits and how to ensure they ...

Closeup of a senior woman taking a virtual mental health care visit on her laptop.

How Much Is Enough? It’s ‘Enough’ to Live in the Now

How much is enough? This is the universal question comedian and writer Claire Berger answers ...

"How Much Is Enough" book cover, Claire Berger

Benefits of Singing

Singing can serve as a form of artistic expression, for pros and amateurs alike. It’s ...

A group enjoying music therapy for seniors, demonstrating the benefits of singing

January 29, 2024

7 Ways to Combat Constant Worry

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? Constant worry ...

worried woman in bed, image by Monkey Business Images. For article on constant worry

January 9, 2024

Medicare Mental Health Coverage Changes

Medicare mental health coverage has expanded, including support of therapy with a wider choice of providers. ...

a senior woman looking sad, sitting outside. By Monkey Business Images. Article on Medicare mental health coverage improvements

December 19, 2023

Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close family member recently was diagnosed with cancer. I’m struggling to ...

A man in the dark room with Christmas tree struggling because he was diagnosed with cancer

October 13, 2023

Transfer Trauma: Helping a Senior Cope with a Move

If you’re planning a move for a senior loved one, consider these steps to help ...

A sad woman in a wheelchair staring out the window. Image by Didesign021. Article on transfer trauma

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

The reasons to exercise extend beyond the obvious one, physical health. Exercise has a positive ...

Senior couple hiking, from Monkey Business Images. Exercise has a positive effect on the brain and leads to better mental health. Seniors Guide looks at the mental health benefits of exercise.