Christine Comizio

2 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio

Key Takeaways Mental health challenges are common in older adults and often triggered by grief, chronic illness, cognitive decline or major life changes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient mental health services for seniors, including therapy and psychiatric evaluations. Mental health resources for seniors range from therapy and counseling to grief support groups, social groups, apps, helplines and more.

2 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Claire Wolters |Christine Comizio

Key Takeaways Downsizing is the process of moving to a smaller home or residence, which can require people to declutter and get rid of things they no longer need. Older adults may need to downsize if they can no longer maintain or live safely in their home. Of course, the trick to to do this with dignity while preserving cherished memories and preparing for a new stage of life. It involves careful planning, emotional support and a focus on maintaining the essence of what truly makes a home.

3 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Cheyenne Buckingham |Shanley Chien |Claire Wolters |Christine Comizio

Bethany Dohman, 29, vividly remembers her experience with appendicitis when she was 12 years old. “I was getting ready for bed and watching a movie in my bedroom when I started having what felt like a normal stomach ache, but it turned into a stabbing pain fairly quickly,” says Dohman, an attorney in Chicago, Illinois. She remembers telling her mom that evening that something didn’t feel right.

2 months ago | health.usnews.com | Stacey Colino |Shanley Chien |Christine Comizio

Getty ImagesQ: After losing a loved one, my heart hurts so badly that I’m wondering if it’s possible to die of a broken heart. Is it? Yes, it is possible, but it rarely happens. When it does, it’s probably not the way you’re thinking of. There’s a condition called broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which a specific part of the heart temporarily enlarges and develops sudden weakness in the heart’s ability to pump blood after a severely stressful event.

2 months ago | health.usnews.com | Payton Sy |Christine Comizio

Who cares for the caregivers? Getty ImagesOver 37 million people in the United States provide unpaid eldercare, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This role can feel overwhelming, physically taxing and financially draining, and it often goes unrecognized. Finding the right caregiver support group, however, can be life-changing.