Transitions and Change

We all experience loss in our lives. Whether it’s a revered family member, a beloved pet, or a coveted job, people, things, and experiences often don’t stay with us as long as we’d like. Everyone grieves differently, but for many, it can be challenging to get through the days when…

The United States is expected to enter into a recession sometime in 2023. A recession is two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth with a decrease in spending that can result in job loss and other financial concerns. Recession and mental health are inextricably linked. Financial stressors related to a…

Every year, an estimated 56.8 million people need palliative care. This number includes 25.7 million people in the last year of their life. It can be difficult to see someone you love at the end of their life, and it may even result in you starting your grieving process while…

If you or someone you know was diagnosed with a terminal illness, you may be looking for wisdom about how to feel or react. The truth is, there is no one way to respond to receiving such news. This post outlines some common experiences among people who are coping with…

People live longer than ever with the aid of medical treatment and the knowledge of preventative steps to lessen the effects of physical aging. As of 2016, people over 65 years of age accounted for about 8.5% of the world’s population. That number should double by 2050, with 17% of…

You’ve probably heard the adage: the only thing that’s certain in life is that change will happen. But how do you go about adjusting to change in a constantly changing world, with rapid technological shifts, people coming and going from your life, and even weather sometimes changing from minute to…

Watching your parents experience the challenges that come with aging can be difficult. Watching your aging parents become angry because they are experiencing these challenges can be heartbreaking. How can you be a supportive member of your parents’ lives even when they are frustrated by the aging process? What’s the…

People live in an age-obsessed culture, yet the aging process is an unavoidable aspect of being human. It’s difficult embracing the aging process when you see advertisements for products that try to sell you youth in a bottle everywhere you turn. Somehow, western society convinced people that the aging process…

Alcoholism in adults ages 65 and older is more common than you might think. The struggles of caring for aging alcoholic parents are familiar to a growing number of adults in the United States. Alcohol is the most used substance among adults age 65 and older. Additionally, alcohol use is…