Breaking barriers in senior mental health
Many seniors face depression but hesitate to seek help. Dr. Bernie Ranchero and patient Connie Thomas explain why talking about mental health is the first step and...
Healing the mind to heal the body: prioritising mental health of the elderly
In an ageing world facing unprecedented demographic shifts, the mental health needs of older adults have emerged as one of the most critical, yet overlooked, public health...
Senior mental health nurse Anthony Lockington loses job for misconduct, causing colleague harm
The colleague reportedly received unsatisfactory responses – with Lockington allegedly stating on one occasion that his behaviour was just who he was. Health NZ brought in an...
Total Life Releases 2025 Guide to Medicare Mental Health Coverage as Open Enrollment Season...
Older adults deserve care that meets them where they are,” says Neelam Brar, CEO of Total Life. “This open enrollment season, we want every senior to know...
Study shows learning new skills helped older adults combat COVID depression, loneliness
A groundbreaking study from University of California, Riverside, reveals that older...
For seniors: the mental health payoff of staying curious | UCR News
In a pair of new studies, researchers found that older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even...
Senior living operator partners with behavioral health provider to remove barriers to mental healthcare...
A Texas-based senior living provider is expanding access to mental healthcare...
New law targets mental health with focus on seniors and workforce
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida is taking significant steps to address its mental health crisis with a new law signed by Governor...
