Older Adult Refusing To Go To the Doctor? Try These 5 Expert Tips
Episode #15June 30, 2020
You care about your older loved one so much and for some reason, they're just not listening to you and your pleas for them to go to the doctor. You…
The Best Treatment for Sleep Problems in Elderly Adults – with Dr. Daniel Wachtel
Episode #10May 26, 2020
You may be surprised to hear that the best sleep aid for older adults with insomnia is not a medication. It's a type of psychotherapy, called CBT-I for Insomnia, or…
Expert Tips for Helping Suicidal Older Adults
Episode #09May 20, 2020
Suicide is an important topic when it comes to older adults. Here's why. White men over 85 have the highest rate of suicide in the country (more than any other…
Older Adults and Depression: What to Know and How to Help
Episode #08May 13, 2020
I recently received a letter from a listener: "Dear Dr. Koepp, My mom has recently become depressed. She's 94 and lives alone. She's seen her internist and is on 10…
Older Adults, Families, and Senior Care Communities Working Together During COVID-19
Episode #04April 15, 2020
We’ve all heard stories of older adults on lock down in their long-term care community. Maybe you’ve even seen the images of family members visiting their loved ones separated by…
Mental Wellness Tips for Older Adults During COVID-19
Episode #02March 29, 2020
With social distancing in full effect, older adults are encouraged to maintain their distance from others. But this can have a major impact on your quality of life. It's essential…
Welcome to the Psychology of Aging Podcast
Episode #01March 28, 2020
Welcome to the first episode of... The Psychology of Aging Podcast! Did you know that people over 65 make up the fastest growing age group in the United States? In…