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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.

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1 month ago | workingnurse.com | Payton Sy |Catherine Rhodes

FeatureHow nurse Agnes Richards revolutionized psychiatric care for women at her Glendale asylumA century ago, psychiatric nurse Agnes Richards took a stand against the brutal mistreatment of female mental health patients when she founded Rockhaven, a pioneering psychiatric care center — one of the first of its kind in the nation. Agnes Lepinski immigrated to the United States from Germany with her family in 1893.

2 months ago | health.usnews.com | Lisa Esposito |Payton Sy

About 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While diabetes is both treatable and preventable in many circumstances, it remains the eighth leading cause of death. Getty ImagesWhen diabetes is left untreated, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, rather than entering into the cells. This excess glucose damages the delicate lining of the blood vessels, leading to narrowing and scarring over time.

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.