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Accelerated Resolution Therapy May Help Family Caregivers Cope With Complicated Grief
Caregivers and seniors may benefit from this little-known form of psychotherapy that targets the symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress that can arise after a care recipient dies.
1 CommentUnderstanding Mental Health Issues in Seniors
The diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in the elderly is challenging yet critical. Increasing awareness of the unique relationship between aging and psychiatric disorders is the first step toward improving mental health care for older adults.
12 CommentsMusic Therapy for Alzheimer's and Dementia
Certain songs and melodies can have surprising effects on individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia. Exposing your loved one to music therapy or recreational activities can jog their memory and be especially enjoyable for them in facilities and at home.
11 CommentsThe Importance of Counseling for Caregivers
Caring for an aging loved one is a mentally and physically demanding job. Learn how caregiver counseling can help you achieve emotional stability and provide quality care.
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Therapy Questions
How to handle emotional/mental abuse from the parent you're caregiving for?
9 AnswersMPHEdDProf Answered Jun 7, 2023I need counseling but the issue involves my husband and he can't know that he's the problem. What should I do?
21 AnswersBeatty Replied May 26, 2023Is anyone here a disabled child of a declining parent?
21 AnswersLandfill23 Answered May 21, 2023Mother's constant misery is destructive. She won’t live anywhere. Any advice?
53 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied May 10, 2023
Therapy Discussions
For all of you who use your car to privately scream, sing, cry, let it out; here’s a fun story for you.
13 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jun 3, 2023Music and dementia, a positive yet realistic story from the CBC.
5 CommentsBlueEyedGirl94 Commented Apr 19, 2023Talked to counselor. My last post.
8 CommentsSnoopyLove Commented Jan 13, 2023Not good to yell at the elderly. Do others frequently find themselves defending a parent?
28 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Jan 6, 2023
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