Depression & Mood Changes

Mood changes aren’t just “part of aging.” Explore signs of depression, emotional shifts, and ways older adults can get support without added stress.

Assisted Living and Depression

Depression & Mood Changes

Assisted Living and Depression

Supporting a loved one with emotional side of moving into assisted living.

October 8, 2026

Signs of Hidden Depression in Older Adults

Depression & Mood Changes

Signs of Hidden Depression in Older Adults

Uncovering hidden, masked or high-functioning depression.

September 22, 2026

Why Aging Can Change How Emotions Feel

Depression & Mood Changes

Why Aging Can Change How Emotions Feel

Understand the kinds of emotional shifts common in later life and how professional support can help.

Managing Holiday Depression in Later Life

Depression & Mood Changes

Managing Holiday Depression in Later Life

Holidays and celebrations can bring up complex emotions in later life.

How to Help an Older Adult Struggling with Depression

Depression & Mood Changes

How to Help an Older Adult Struggling with Depression

You can play a vital role in helping an older adult navigate depression.

Why Depression and Insomnia Often Go Together

Depression & Mood Changes

Why Depression and Insomnia Often Go Together

Understand the biological link between sleep and mood, and how to finally break the cycle.

Older Adults, Adjustment Disorder, and Depression

Depression & Mood Changes

Older Adults, Adjustment Disorder, and Depression

Mood shifts could signal situational depression, or something more.

Alcohol Use & Depression in Older Adults

Depression & Mood Changes

Alcohol Use & Depression in Older Adults

Learn why an evening glass of wine might be affecting your mood more than it used to.

Older Adults and the Winter Blues

Depression & Mood Changes

Older Adults and the Winter Blues

Learn to distinguish the "winter blues" from seasonal depression and find practical ways to stay positive during the colder months.

February 5, 2026

Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Later Life

Depression & Mood Changes

Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Later Life

Explore how bipolar disorder uniquely affects seniors, and learn practical strategies for support and caregiving.

January 14, 2026

Managing Mood Swings in Older Adults

Depression & Mood Changes

Managing Mood Swings in Older Adults

When mood swings in older adults seem to come out of nowhere, knowing what’s behind them can make all the difference.

December 31, 2025

How to Cope with Seasonal Depression

Depression & Mood Changes

How to Cope with Seasonal Depression

Beating the winter blues, one day at a time.

February 13, 2025

Not Just Aging: Recognizing Depression in Seniors

Depression & Mood Changes

Not Just Aging: Recognizing Depression in Seniors

Life keeps moving, and so can your spirit.

January 29, 2025

Understanding Post-Hospital Syndrome

Illness, Injury & Mental Health

Understanding Post-Hospital Syndrome

Even a short hospital stay can have a hidden emotional toll.

When Older Adults Lose Interest, Joy, or the Will to Engage

Behavior & Cognitive Changes

When Older Adults Lose Interest, Joy, or the Will to Engage

Learn how to help yourself or a loved one rediscover a sense of joy and purpose.

Navigating Depression after Losing Your Spouse

Grief, Loss, & Life Transitions

Navigating Depression after Losing Your Spouse

Losing a life partner can feel like stepping into a world that no longer makes sense.

Understanding the Cardiac Blues: Emotional Recovery after a Heart Event

Illness, Injury & Mental Health

Understanding the Cardiac Blues: Emotional Recovery after a Heart Event

It’s normal to feel down after a heart event - here’s how to heal.

Depression and Anxiety in Seniors: Signs and Solutions

Anxiety & Stress

Depression and Anxiety in Seniors: Signs and Solutions

Anxiety and depression can fuel a cycle of withdrawal in older adults, but symptoms are treatable.

February 25, 2026

Medicare Coverage for Depression Counseling

Medicare & Mental Health

Medicare Coverage for Depression Counseling

Learn how Medicare coverage for depression works, and how to get support.

December 5, 2025

Therapy Designed for Older Adults.