Mental Health + Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp

#007 - Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be married for more than 50 years, become a widow, then have the courage to put yourself out there and find love again?  Well today is a very special day because I get to introduce you to Steve and Marie. A new couple who found love after loss in their late 70s. In today’s episode Steve and Marie share their love story and open up about their journey...

#006 - Lauren Dykovitz was sitting vigil by her mom's bedside while she was on hospice with end stage Alzheimer's Disease during COVID. Lauren would imagine people lining up out the door at her mom's funeral and her biggest fear was that her mom would die during COVID and wouldn't get the funeral she and her family had dreamed of - she was right. I've created this two-part...

#005 - Last week I shared many examples of older adults living in long-term care communities whose families are not able to visit them in person. You probably know older adults who have been admitted to the hospital since the Coronavirus Pandemic and aren't allowed to have family by their side to comfort them and advocate for them.   This experience is incredibly upsetting and unsettling for...

#004 - We’ve all heard stories of older adults on lock down in their long-term care community.   As a Psychologist who specializes with older adults and families, and who provides a lot of education and training to long-term care communities, I have the unique opportunity to see into the inner world of the older adult living in a long-term care community, the concerned family member, and the long-...

#003 - Do you know any older adults who are refusing to maintain their social distance?  Let me give you an example. Have you seen the article of the Italian doctors who returned to work after retirement to assist the Italian healthcare system only to become seriously ill or die themselves as a result of the Coronavirus?   A listener actually recently emailed me to say that she's really worri...

#002- With social distancing in full effect, older adults are encouraged to maintain their distance from others.  But this can have a major impact on your quality of life. It's essential that during the COVID-19 pandemic that older adults stay physically safe and mentally well. Research shows that older adults who engage in meaningful and productive activities live longer, experience a better...

The Psychology of Aging Podcast answers common questions about aging, like:  >> What does a normal aging process look like?  >> Why are family relationships in older adulthood so complicated?  >> Do older adults still have sex?  >> Why is driving such a big deal to older adults?  >> When should older adults retire?  >> What does optimal health and wellness look...