Senior Mental Health

Music has been used for thousands of years to heal the body and soul. Learn the science behind the benefits of music therapy for seniors and find ideas for musical activities you can do at home.

Discover 5 factors that can lead to a senior's bad mood. Learn how to deal with the constant complaints, criticisms and demands.

Veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are eligible for mental health benefits at no charge. In some cases, monetary benefits are provided, depending on the severity of the illness.

Everyone has an emotional calendar that influences how they feel about and approach certain times of the year. Awareness of these connections can allow you to break negative emotional patterns and develop and promote positive ones.

The longer you spend caring for someone, the more likely you are to experience negative emotions like resentment and caregiver guilt. Use this simple technique to help you prioritize positivity, self-care and flexibility on stressful days.

Providing care for a senior can be very rewarding, but without a balanced care plan and regular respite, family caregivers risk developing serious mental and physical health problems of their own.

Cranky seniors, critical family members and financial strain can make it seem impossible for family caregivers to remain upbeat, but there are ways to maintain a positive outlook despite the challenges that come with caregiving.

Starting a yoga practice can help maintain the natural connections between your brain, body and breath. Begin your personal journey to achieving physical and mental balance.

For many seniors, moving to a nursing home can lead to depression. Family caregivers can help their loved ones integrate into their new environment by using a few simple strategies to keep their spirits up during the transition to senior housing.

Many individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes simultaneously grapple with depression. For many, proper management of their mental health is key to the proper management of their physical disease.

Does pain cause depression, or does depression cause pain? Many research studies have been conducted to analyze the connection.

The risk of depression in the elderly increases with other illnesses and when ability to function becomes limited. Improving detection and treatment of depression is an important step in reducing suicide risk among older adults.

Grief doesn't just strike once a person dies. In fact, the grieving process can begin when a loved one is first diagnosed with a chronic condition or terminal illness. Learn how to recognize and cope with anticipatory grief.

Reminiscing is a vital part of healthy aging. Sharing stories and experiences is a powerful way to improve a senior’s self-esteem, reduce stress, and leave a legacy to younger generations.

To ensure this holiday season is both productive and enjoyable, be sure to prioritize self-care, keep your plans realistic and embrace quality time with those you love.

After yet another setback with my father-in-law’s health, I was determined to go home and decompress. But, as I sat in my car, I began to wonder who this man I agreed to care for really was.

I could tell that my father-in-law was off his medication, but to my surprise, his nurses had no idea. My frustration turned to anger as I tried to rectify this and other oversights in his care.

A life filled with ups and downs enable me to navigate Parkinson's, prostate cancer, and all the stuff that comes with being 84 with relative equanimity.