The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health information and counseling resources. Nothing here is meant to replace professional care.
Older Adult Resources:
AARP
Alzheimer’s Association
Coalition for Compassionate Care in California
Fall Prevention
National Institute on Aging
National Stroke Association
Parkinson’s Assoctiation
Caregiver Resources:
Breathing Spaces – for SF Bay Area Family Caregivers
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Family Caregiver Alliance
Private Geriatric Care Managers
Well Spouse Association
What is Psychotherapy?
Get the Facts About Psychotherapy
The Stigma of Psychotherapy
“Emotions Checkup” for Caregivers
How Therapy Can Help in the Golden Years
Mental Health Resources:
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous
Anxiety.org
Depression and Older Adults
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trauma Survivors Network
Articles:
Research on Rituals for Happiness
Benefits of Journaling
Books:
Your Best Is Good Enough: Aging Parents and Your Emotions by Vivian Greenberg
Caregiving – The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal by Beth Witrogeon McCloud
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
36 Hour Day by Mace and Rabins