Elder Psychology

Follow these steps if you are concerned about your aging parent's or loved ones mood. Step 1. Notice if your aging parent is unable to enjoy the things he or she always enjoyed in the past. This could be a symptom of depression. Step 2. Look for other symptoms of…

Along with rapid growth of our elderly aging parent population, we are seeing an increase in psychological problems in our elders. Attention to these is needed, both by families and caregivers. The number of people aged sixty-five and older is increasing such that within the next fourteen years this segment…

The challenges of maintaining mental wellness and getting older involve increasing effort with the passing years. It is quite common for us to experience a sense of loss, as our physical body diminishes in strength and function. In addition we experience loss in our families and friends as those close…

Avoiding Caregiver Guilt: My Personal Story By Dr. Mikol S. Davis, Psychologist We have a tendency to not want to feel guilty. Most of us will do just about anything to not feel guilty. For me, the need to look after my Mom after Dad passed away was very strong.…

The air has a particular scent there. The smell of pines and salt. The quiet is palpable, a refuge. There is a peace about the place, having to do with smallness, open space, little traffic. The beauty is breathtaking. My husband and I, with a couple of other family members,…

Tips for Teaching Seniors Computers Written By : Michael Gorzka I've been teaching library computer classes since 1997. Here are my top 10 tips for teaching seniors how to use a computer. 1) State the goals of the class before you begin instructing. People will come into a class with…

Are You Ignoring Your Mental Wellness? By Dr. Mikol S. Davis Maybe the new year brings with it the usual resolutions to lose weight, get more exercise, and take care of other neglected things. But have you ever heard of making a resolution to take better care of your mental…

Old Farts on Viagra By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R.N., B.S.N., Attorney, This may sound like a flippant title, but the subject can be a serious one. What happens when an elderly male, who was formerly not sexually active, gets himself a prescription for Viagra, or an equivalent, and begins to…