Unlock the mystery behind the leading cause of cognitive impairment. Expert insights on prevention and management strategies.

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Learn the difference between cognitive impairment versus memory loss, and the answer to the question "is mild cognitive impairment dementia?"

Are you therapist, social worker, counselor, psychologist working with older adults?  If you're like most therapists, you haven't had training addressing cognitive issues in therapy leaving you feeling ineffective, stuck, and unsure of how to best help your client.  

You're not alone. I created a free 10-min video training where I walk you through 5 steps for helping your clients presenting with memory loss. 

Get access to this free training and a BONUS workbook that you can start using in your clinic today. Download here: https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/clarity/

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When couples experience life altering medical conditions, like Parkinson's Disease, their level of intimacy can plummet. Here are 5 strategies that you can use to cultivate intimacy and connection with your partner.

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In honor of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month, I'm partnering with the American Parkinson Disease Association on the release of their ParkinSex book and kit, a guide to intimacy for people with PD and their partner.

Life altering medical conditions, like Parkinson's Disease, can impact couples in profound ways, including their intimacy... but there are strategies to cultivate intimacy and connection when living with Parkinson's 💚.

Even if Parkinson's changes your body, it doesn't have to change your love life.

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Learn the difference between therapist, psychiatrist, and neuropsychologist when it comes to finding mental health care for older adults.

Knowing what each professional does will help you to identify the mental health professional best able to address your most immediate need.

Here’s an overview of the three most common licensed mental health professionals who specialize with older adults.

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Expert advice for seniors new to therapy. In this episode I share common causes of depression in older adulthood  and key advice for older adults who are new to the mental health space.

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Do you regularly screen for depression in the older adults you work with? Do you know which screening tools are best to use with older adults? With adults with mild cognitive impairment? With adults with moderate to severe dementia? 

No worries! I got you covered. 

 In this week's video, you'll learn: 
⭐️ 5 must have (and free) depression screening tools to use with older adults

⭐️ the screening tools to assess for depression and anxiety when older adults are medically hospitalized

⭐️ Which depression screening tools are best for use with older adults who have mild cognitive impairment or early stages of dementia

⭐️ A screening tool to identify depression in the moderate to severe stages of dementia. 

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What are the signs of depression in older adults? How common is depression among older adults? How to help older adults get connected to care?  What happens when depressed older adults do not receive mental health care?

In this podcast, you'll learn the answers to each of these questions and more.

You have an important role in helping older adults get the mental health care they need. Learn more about supporting the mental health of older adults at www.mentalhealthandaging.com. 

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[CEU Podcast] More than half of the people in the US living with HIV are 50 years old and older. With the use of antiretroviral medications, people who were diagnosed with HIV decades ago have been able to live well into older adulthood.  Sadly, stigma due to age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and HIV status contributes to poor mental and physical health among older adults living with HIV. 

In this continuing education podcast, you’ll learn current statistics related to HIV among people aged 50 and over, you’ll discover: 

• the social, cultural, and medical reasons that adults 55 and older live with HIV longer before getting a diagnosis. 
•  intersections between HIV and mental health concerns
• tools for helping older adults living with HIV.

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CEU Episode. Elder abuse is underreported

Elder abuse and exploitation have a significant impact on older adults who experience it, including an increased risk for death, worsening of chronic illness, increased likelihood of hospitalization and placement in a nursing home, as well as increased rates of depression, anxiety, among other consequences.

In this 60min continuing education podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• The impact of elder abuse on older adults
• Barriers to reporting elder abuse
• Recommendations for mandated reporters

In this episode, Dr. Regina Koepp interviews Page Ulrey, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

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[CEU Episode] One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000 (olderadultnestegg.com). 

The vast majority of elder financial abuse cases are most likely to be somebody the older adult knows: 54% family members, 31% care workers, and 13% partners (Jackson, 2016).

Banks and money service businesses reported a 400% increase in suspicious activity from 2013-2017. The vast majority of this suspicious activity involved people over 60 (olderadultnestegg.com).

Today’s guest, Dr. Peter Lichtenberg, is a national expert in preventing financial abuse and exploitation and reducing its impact on older adults.

In this 60min continuing education podcast, you’ll discover:
-  Examples of elder financial exploitation
- What puts older adults at risk for financial exploitation
-  Resources to help older adults, caregivers, and professionals prevent elder financial exploitation and recover from identity theft.

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