Senior and Older Adult Resources
Supporting Seniors and Their Mental Health
The population of adults over the age of 65 makes up for 17.4% of Jefferson County and 16.9% nationwide. This is projected to nearly double by 2060. Many older adults felt the pandemic’s impact with increased isolation, subsequent depression and …
Start Good Habits Now for Healthy Aging
Did you know that the physical shape you are in during your middle age years is predictive of your health in your older years? Think about that. If you are middle age, the steps you take now can help you live a healthier fitter life a…
It Takes a Village – Reaching Out to Care for Seniors
We’ve heard the phrase most often applied to raising children, but “It takes a village” can and often should be applied as well to caring for people at the opposite end of the age spectrum. In either case, the “village” emphasizes the impor…
8 Choices That Promote Healthy Aging
Research is beginning to uncover some key factors that contribute to a long and healthy life. We can make choices that influence our own health and wellness. Here are some key factors that affect the quality of our life:
1. ATTITUDE IS A STATE…
Hoarding 101: Hoarding Reality vs. What You See on TV
You’ve seen the hoarding shows on TV– rooms piled high with junk, closets overflowing, and people whose lives have been overtaken by their obsession with stuff. But when someone in real life has a hoarding disorder, is that really what it looks l…
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- Mental Health Matters – Blog
- Voices of Hope – Blog
- Humans of Jefferson Center
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- Just The Facts
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- Senior and Older Adult
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- Stigma
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- Support & Advocacy
- Teen’s Mental Health
- Treatment Options
- Women’s Mental Health
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