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Loving someone who struggles with a substance use disorder is a challenging and often heartbreaking experience. It is natural to want to help and support them in their journey to recovery, but it is equally important to recognize the vital role that setting boundaries plays in this process. Boundaries are not about punishment or abandonment; …

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Age can bring with it changes in physical health as well as fluctuating emotions and moods that may indicate mental health disorders. Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that may arise or worsen with age. But how can you tell if the fearfulness your loved one displays is an anxiety disorder or the …

Is this a Mental Health Disorder or is it Dementia? Read More »

After you retired from your long-time career, you have felt restless and agitated. Your temper is short, you sleep a lot, and you are starting to drink more than usual.   After she moved out of her beloved house into assisted living, your grandmother has been staying in, neglecting the things she used to love doing. …

Co-occurring Disorders in Seniors: Diagnosis & Treatment Read More »

It isn’t easy getting old. The body grows less reliable than it used to be, the mind slows down, and lifestyle changes can add stress. Even so, many seniors manage to “grow old gracefully,” maintaining their overall health and financial security and staying active with friends and hobbies they enjoy.  But many older adults struggle …

When Your Senior Loved One Resists Mental Health Treatment Read More »

Journals can serve many purposes. They can be a personal historical record, something you can look back on throughout the years to remember what happened to you and when. They can be a place to process emotions and discover what exactly you think about a particular person, relationship, event, or situation. They can give you …

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By: Cindy Spiegel It’s rare that we can get through most of life without experiencing at least one significant loss. As we age, those losses can start to pile up: deaths of parents and friends, moving out of a family home, loss of mobility or health due to injury or illness, loss of independence, loss …

When Grief is Just Too Much Read More »