Are You Aging Exuberantly?

Are You Aging Exuberantly?

One of the most exciting aspects of the work I do is I get to work alongside some incredibly talented young professionals who are mentors, coaches, interventionists and clinicians. In doing so I feel invigorated knowing our behavioral health profession is in good...
REPORT: Drug & Alcohol Deaths on the Rise Among Older Americans

REPORT: Drug & Alcohol Deaths on the Rise Among Older Americans

With the holidays coming, an oft-overlooked population is aging adults. Sadly, drug and alcohol deaths are on the rise in older adults. Trauma, chronic pain, and isolation often play a part in an older adult’s life. I was even invited to a Pot Party at age 72!...
Aging in the Time of the Silver Tsunami

Aging in the Time of the Silver Tsunami

A recent client of mine, Stacey, was ambivalent about seeking help for her mother, Catherine. She wasn’t sure how to approach the issue. Stacey, a busy mom herself with four kids, a husband and a side career didn’t have time to deal with what was developing with her...
Substance abuse and aging: Are my retired parents addicted?

Substance abuse and aging: Are my retired parents addicted?

This article originally appeared on AddictionBlog.org Grandparents: What’s A Daughter/ Son To Do? My mother taught me how to swoosh into a room on a wave of casual chic while holding a whiskey. The issue? I was only 8-years-old, terribly overweight, and had none of...