Seniors and the Holiday Blues
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
December 19, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors, MetroHealth News
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year, but for some seniors grappling with loss, health problems or certain fears, the holidays can be a difficult time. If you or someone you love is experiencing holiday depression, here are some signs to look for, what caregivers can do and ways family members […]
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Mental Illness in Adults: How to Help
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
March 14, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors, MetroHealth News
Nearly 15 million Americans experience depression each year. We tend to think of depression as a young person’s disease — maybe because the median age for the development of the disorder is 32 years old. However, depression can affect anyone at any age, including seniors. According to the American Psychological Association, 20 percent of individuals […]
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Mental Illness in Adults
Mental illness in adults is an issue that affects about 20 percent of individuals age 55 or older. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, only two in three of those adults will receive treatment for their condition. Many older adults go untreated because they do not recognize the signs associated with mental illness, […]
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Ten Ways to Exercise the Mind
Beatriz Arango, P.A.
September 28, 2013
Posted in: Exercise for Seniors, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
We’ve all heard the adage “use it or lose it”. It is typically used in a casual or joking manner, but when it comes to mental health, these words ring true. Studies show that challenging your mind on a daily basis increases brain function. After spending most of your adult life at school and work, your retirement years can lack the degree of mental stimulation that your brain is used to receiving.
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Five Ways to Maintain Your Health as You Age
Lisa Pattanayak, M.D.
September 26, 2013
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, Exercise for Seniors, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
Growing older is an inevitable part of life. It happens to all of us. Though there are many environmental factors that can affect our health, there are things that each of us can do to help stay as healthy as possible as we age. With a little effort, you can spend your best years with loved ones, rather than dealing with health problems.
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