Senior Mental Health

People taking care of elderly loved ones are often told to "just do your best." What does this well-intended advice really mean to a burnt out caregiver?

Roger Ebert had one of the strongest voices in Hollywood, even after he lost the ability to speak. Discover his guidance for re-claiming your true voice.

Aging and illness can cause even relatively cheerful elders to feel down from time to time. Family and friends who are struggling to make their aging loved ones happier can benefit from these tried-and-true tips.

For family caregivers, spring is the perfect time to not only clean and organize their homes but also refresh their care plans. Use this pro/con method to evaluate and improve your caregiving routine.

Caregivers can make time for happiness, even if they're looking after a loved one with constant care needs. Here are 7 ways to honor your need for happiness.

Lavonne "Pepper" Paire-Davis,whose career inspired the movie, "A League of Their Own," recently died. She inspired an entire generation of women.

For caregivers, the difficult days and responsibilities seem endless. Embracing positive caregiving moments makes bad times tolerable.

Although PTSD is commonly associated with survivors of disasters, the emotional strain of caregiving can have serious and unexpected long-term effects on a caregiver’s mental health.

Caregivers can be hit especially hard by mid-life regret because of the life-altering decisions they have to make, both for themselves and their loved ones.

Life has its ups and downs, but how we handle the latter can really affect our physical and mental health. Instead of bottling up your feelings, try these creative ways to let off steam and wipe your emotional slate clean.

What does it mean to “trust your instincts?” When is it appropriate to rely on intuition, and when is it not? Discover the benefits (and drawbacks) of going with your gut.

It is important to learn how to be your own best friend and love yourself in order to be there and care for others. Here are some tips to learn to be your own best friend when caring for your elderly loved one.

We describe ourselves by pointing to the most prominent role we play at any given point in time. For people taking care of an elderly loved one, this role is often caregiver. Here are 5 ways to define yourself by more than a caregiver.

No one wants to feel sad, anxious, afraid, or angry. But this attitude can make it difficult to tease out the advantages of being subjected to these emotions. The first step to finding the positive in the negative.

High-pressure situations like caregiving can send people into a damaging spiral of stress and negativity. Practicing gratitude can help even the most frazzled family caregiver channel positivity and overcome negative thinking patterns.

Caring for an aging loved one has a way of taking over your life. Learn how scheduling respite time in a dedicated location can help you reclaim your personal space and give you well-deserved peace of mind.

Losing your life purpose while caring for a loved one is an unfortunately common side effect of being a caregiver. Here are 6 steps you can take to find purpose and meaning in your life.

What do you want to be remembered for? The truth is, people want to be remembered for helping others, for making a difference. While it may not feel like it now, caregiving is the ultimate altruistic legacy. Create your legacy to remember.

Here are 4 ways to help caregivers revive and harness their personal talents. Find your inner strength and channel them into your life as a caregiver.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's who lives on the other side of the country can be physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. Caregiver and author Judy Prescott turned to poetry to find solace and community while caring for her mother.