Host: Dr. Regina Koepp
The Psychology of Aging podcast is your “go-to” resource for mental health and aging. Join clinical geropsychologist, Dr. Regina Koepp, each week as she shares expert insights surrounding mental health and aging, dementia, caregiving, and end of life. Each episode contains evidence-based information and resources to help you deepen your understanding of aging and take caring for older adults to a whole new level.
In this Psychology of Aging episode, we dive deep into the recent changes in Medicare policies that now allow Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Have you ever felt rejuvenated after a day spent outdoors, perhaps gardening or simply enjoying a walk in the woods? Recently, nature has been my much needed therapy.
Today we’re diving deep into a topic that affects many older adults but is often misunderstood: depression and anxiety. While these mental health conditions are prevalent
Did you know that 65% of adults over 65 report high-risk drinking? Understanding the unique impacts of alcohol on aging bodies is crucial for all of us. In this
Are you noticing signs of depression or anxiety in your older loved ones or clients and wondering how to approach the topic? This video is your essential guide to navigating
Is anxiety normal in older adulthood? What causes anxiety in older adulthood? Is anxiety treatable in older adulthood? With so many misconceptions about mental health in older adulthood, our aim
Aging and intimacy often bring forth various misconceptions. Dive into the latest episode of our “Psychology of Aging Podcast” where we unmask the reality of love and sexual health for
Chrissy Thelker was 55 years old when she had her first stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With more and more people living with dementia, it’s imperative that
Dementia is one of the most important, but often overlooked, health care issues related to older African Americans. In fact, research shows that African Americans are two to three times more likely to
Our attitudes about sexuality & aging may influence an older adults’ sexual health. Researchers¹ have found that sex among older adults is often viewed as stereotypically “shameful, disgusting, laughable,
The field of peer support has grown in many mental health and substance abuse treatment systems. Peer Support Specialists draw upon their own life experiences, like mental health and
Aducanumab has been a hot topic in the field of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Aducanumab, also known as Aduhelm, is a new Alzheimer’s drug for people with Alzheimer’s disease in
