Professional Services and Resources : Mental Health

Griatric Depression

            Depression is a devastating disease and is projected to be the leading cause of disability by the year 2020.  It affects up to...

Why Are Millions Of The Elderly Deprived of Care

Although adults 60 and older constitute 13 % of the United States population, their use of mental health services accounts for only 7 percent of all care. It is estimated that 18 to 25 % of elders are...

Neuroplasticit

 “Under optimal environmental conditions, almost every physical aspect of the brain can recover from age-related losses.”  --Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich ...

Mental Illness Unmasked

Once upon a time... mental illness was thought to be on a par with leprosy, and appropriate treatment was deemed to be relegation to a sanatorium or leper colony.  While both have dispelled most...

Seniors Mental Health Programs

Did you know that a Senior Citizen’s mental, or behavioral, health has positive or negative effects on their physical health? Whether its pain, cardiovascular health or some other medical...

Geriatric Behavioral Health

Did you know that a senior citizen’s mental, or behavioral, health has positive or negative effects on their physical health? Whether its pain issues, cardiovascular health or some other medical...