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Older Adults

daughter standing and father in a wheelchair smile at each other
daughter standing and father in a wheelchair smile at each other
April 17, 2023

Supporting the Supporters: The Sandwich Generation

Caring for aging parents while raising a family can be challenging. As their child, you feel pressure to care for…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Older Adults, Self-Care
smiling older adult and her smiling caregiver walk down a hall together
smiling older adult and her smiling caregiver walk down a hall together
November 2, 2022

Support Caregivers with Mental Health First Aid

November can be a time for s’mores, warm hoodies and crisp air. For me, it’s also a time to reflect,…

Guest Commentary, Mental Health First Aid, News, Older Adults, Self-Care
February 1, 2019

What Makes Mental Health First Aid Unique

Peer pressure in schools. Stress in the workplace. Negative memories you can’t let go of. Everyone faces personal challenges and…

Be The Difference, Fire/EMS, Mental Health First Aid, News, Older Adults, Public Safety...
November 30, 2018

How Mental Health First Aid Can Help Home-Bound Seniors

When Cindy Whitney saw that many of the 400 to 500 home-bound seniors in Maine whom she serves had mental…

Mental Health First Aid, News, Older Adults