Older adults with serious mental illness have more difficulty accessing appropriate residential treatment facilities such as nursing homes, in-patient rehabilitation facilities and hospice care. It's ...

A new whitepaper from the Brookings Institution shows racial disparities in rates of mental illness, substance use disorder and suicide among older adults. The connections between mental health, ...

As you age, physical activity can help mitigate mood disorders by helping support bodily and cognitive health. Exercise options exist for all ability levels. According to the World Health Organization ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mental health is important at every stage of life. However, as people age, doctors say older adults can face more challenges. According to the World Health Organization, about ...

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that ...

After Sherie Simonsen’s mother passed away, her grief could be overwhelming. Then, she got help. The Denver resident qualified for free mental health sessions offered to older people by the Colorado ...

The U.S. is currently home to an estimated 59 million adults over the age of 65. That number is expected to increase to 82 million by 2050 – a more than 47% increase. Of the total population in ...

The Butler County Mental Health Board is partnering with other local agencies to help populations particularly vulnerable to mental illness: the elderly and developmentally disabled. Two new programs ...

Health-care professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness know many of the people may also be living with a mental health disorder. University of Calgary researchers wanted to better ...

Connie Thomas, a 77-year-old woman from Altamont, Illinois, has navigated a long journey with her mental health. Decades ago, ...

Most people experiencing homelessness have mental health disorders, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. In an examination of studies that included nearly 50,000 participants, the ...