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.
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
Depression after stroke, also called post-stroke depression, affects approximately one third of stroke survivors at any one time after stroke. When stroke survivors experience depression, they are more likely to
If you are just starting out with helping care for aging parents, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help. Not only are you flooded with loads
I have to admit, as a Geropsychologist who strives toward anti-ageism, when I set out to read Steven Petrow’s new book, STUPID THINGS I WON’T DO WHEN I GET OLD,
Elder abuse and exploitation have a significant impact on older adults who experience it, including an increased risk for death, worsening of chronic illness, increased likelihood of hospitalization and placement
Facts About Elder Financial Abuse & Exploitation One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000
Elder Financial Abuse by Family Members At 93 years old, Beverley Schottenstein filed financial abuse charges against two of her grandsons, Evan Schottenstein and Avi Schottenstein, and JP Morgan. A
As senior care professionals, mental health providers, and family caregivers, it’s essential that we raise awareness and increase our knowledge around elder abuse, self-neglect, and resources for reporting suspicions of
Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19) is a week when transgender people and their allies (like me!), take action to bring attention to the transgender community by educating the public. This
Get ready for the confetti because it’s Pride!! How do Pride and the Psychology of Aging fit together? Well, let me tell you, there are an estimated more than 3
The stories of people living with dementia and their families need to be told, heard, and valued. I’m honored to share the life of, MJ Grant, as she describes the
Today, I launch the Center for Mental Health and Aging website. As I unveil this exciting website and resource hub, I realize that despite pouring so much of myself into this website, you don’t know much about me.
