How Does Medical Aid in Dying Impact Family Members?

November 21, 2024

Studies show that people who participate in Medical Aid in Dying experience benefits primarily centered around the principles of autonomy, relief from suffering, and dignity. And of course, there can…

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November 21, 2024

Death with Dignity / End of Life / Medical & Health Care / Psychotherapy

End-of-Life Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Approaches for Care

November 13, 2024

When it comes to end of life care, the focus is often on reducing physical suffering, as it should be. At the same time, there's a profound opportunity for emotional…

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November 13, 2024

The Center for Mental Health & Aging is the “go-to” place for online continuing education focused on the mental health care of older adults and caregivers. We provide continuing education to psychologists, therapists, health providers, certified care managers, senior care professionals, and more. Start a course now!

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Gain clarity about the mental health or memory changes in your older loved one with this free guide?

Noticing memory or mental health changes in your older loved one?

The next steps are as simple as 1-2-3…

Share your concerns with your loved one directly and compassionately.
Help your loved one see their primary care provider. Sometimes mental health and memory changes are due to medical issues or medications that need to be assessed and managed by medical providers.
Help your loved one see a mental health professional. Don’t wait for medical issues to be resolved. People with medical conditions are more likely to experience mental health conditions and benefit from mental health care. Connect with a professional today.

Our provider directory can help you find a mental health professional who specializes in older adults.

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A Gero-Psychiatrist

Geriatric psychiatrists (also called Gero-Psychiatrists) are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues that occur more commonly in older adults, such as dementia, depression, insomnia. They prescribe medications, but may or may not provide therapy.

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A Neuropsychologist

A neuropsychologist is specialized in diagnosing brain disorders, like dementia (specifically what type of dementia a person has). They also help to identify if the changes in your loved one are mental health changes (like depression and anxiety) or brain health changes like a dementia disorder.

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A Therapist who specializes with older adults

“Therapist” is a broad term to identify licensed professionals trained to provide talk-therapy to treat or manage mental health conditions. They include psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Our therapists specialize in older adults.

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