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…
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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…
COVID-19 and Ageism: Twin Crises Facing Older Adults
Coronavirus: Isolate the Elderly was the message on a freeway sign I passed twice each day as I commuted to work at a busy medical center. I worked in a Geropsychiatry Outpatient…
How to Avoid Awkward Conversations by Assuming Rapport
Image by kalandrakas. Assuming rapport is one of the simplest and most effective social-skills strategies I’ve encountered. It’s easy to forget, especially when you feel nervous before a meeting or a conversation.…
Racism’s Impact on African American Seniors: Care Tips
Recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have renewed national attention on racial injustice and its devastating toll on Black lives. These events have also highlighted longstanding inequities in…
130 Forgiveness Quotes to Finally Let Go of Hurt and Anger
Below is a carefully selected collection of 130 forgiveness quotes gathered over the years to inspire healing, encourage letting go, and help you move forward. These quotes can support you in releasing…
How to Cope with Grief and Bereavement During COVID-19
Over the past few weeks many listeners and readers have reached out to share stories of loss. People have written to tell me that an aging parent, an older sister‑in‑law, a cousin,…
