EP 59 Mental Health Strategies for Older Adults

May marked both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to bring attention to a topic we don’t discuss nearly enough: the mental health of older adults. In this enlightening and essential episode, I’m joined by Dr. Regina Koepp, a Stanford-trained, board-certified Clinical Geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging. With decades of experience and a compassionate, insightful approach, Dr. Regina helps us explore the often-overlooked emotional experiences that come with aging. Together, we chat about: • How to heal emotional wounds and trauma later in life • Navigating grief after the loss of a spouse or lifelong friend • The powerful connection between physical health and mental well-being • Why older adults deserve - and need - ongoing access to mental health care • Practical tips and strategies for caregivers and family members Whether you"re supporting a loved one, planning for your own later years, or working with older adults in a professional setting, this episode offers vital insights and compassionate guidance. About Dr. Regina: Dr. Koepp is a nationally recognized expert on aging and mental health, featured in The New York Times, AARP, Psychology Today, and NPR. She is the founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging and is passionate about ensuring older adults receive the mental health support they deserve. Connect with Dr. Regina: Website: https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-koepp/ If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I"d love to learn how you"re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.