HIV and Aging: Stigma, Mental Health, Support and Hope
In honor of World AIDS Day on December 1, this article focuses on HIV and aging. HIV remains an important public health issue for older adults. By the end of 2018, an…
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24/7 Crisis Hotlines and Support Resources
National and Specialty Crisis and Support Resources Below is a concise, organized directory of national helplines, peer support services, and recovery organizations. Each entry links to the official resource and notes key…
9 Timeless Ernest Hemingway Quotes on Life
Ernest Hemingway’s Top 9 Words of Wisdom “The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.” Ernest Hemingway was a celebrated writer,…
How to Age in Place with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
There’s a common misconception that a diagnosis of dementia means someone immediately loses their independence and can no longer live alone. While the progression of dementia often leads to increasing care needs…
Gandhi’s 10 Principles to Transform the World
“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” “The difference between what we do…
Dementia Caregiver Self-Care: 3 Practical Strategies
Many caregivers tell me, “Nobody really understands how hard caring for a loved one with dementia is.” That sentiment is common—and real. If you are providing care for someone with dementia, know…
16 Life Lessons I Wish I’d Learned in School
I’m 28 now. I don’t spend much time dwelling on the past or living with regrets, but sometimes I wish I’d learned certain lessons a little earlier. Maybe a short personal-development class…
Why Early Dementia Diagnosis Matters for Treatment and Care
Watching an older loved one experience memory problems can be frightening and confusing. It’s common to worry about the worst, or to assume that memory loss is just a normal part of…
Recognizing Depression in Older Adults: Key Signs and Symptoms
I recently received a message from a podcast listener: “Dear Dr. Koepp, my mom has recently become depressed. She’s 94 and lives alone. My family and I aren’t sure what we should…
How to Take More Action: 9 Proven Strategies to Get Things Done
Image by goodsurfers2008 (Creative Commons license). “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and…
