Depression & Mental Health

Many people associate getting old with changes in body function, but not many recognize that there are also emotional changes...

A furry friend to cuddle and play with can sometimes feel like the cure for any illness. A wagging tail...

As our family, friends, and loved ones age, there may be times when it seems they have lost all interest...

You probably know that physical stress (falls, chronic strenuous exercise, and inflammatory foods) can cause bone loss. But did you...

Dear Allegra: As a professional caregiver, I am fortunate to develop close relationships with many of my patients and their...

Self-esteem is important for anyone, but as you age and begin to have health issues, you can start to lose...

You may have heard the expression that laughter is the best medicine. It turns out that might be true, especially...

Murali Doraiswamy, co-author of The Alzheimer’s Action Plan, told the Washington Post in a 2013 interview that music has been...

Anyone can feel a little anxious at times or even have a full-fledged bout of anxiety, but if a senior...

The relationship between music and the elderly can be beneficial both as a form of stress relief and to aid...