The Journal
Topic
Wellbeing
3 articles on wellbeing, for families caring for an aging parent and the older adults they love.
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Depression in Later Life, and How It Hides
Depression in older adults often looks like aches, irritability, or withdrawal rather than sadness. How to notice it, how to talk about it, and why the next step is a doctor.
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Sleep, and Why It Goes First
Sleep often frays with age and isolation, and it quietly shapes mood, memory, and health. Why it changes, gentle non-medical ways to help, and when to bring in a doctor.
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When a Parent Seems to Have Given Up
The withdrawal and apathy that can settle in after a loss or a decline. How to tell a rough patch from something that needs help, how to gently re-engage them, and why a doctor belongs in the picture.
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