![]() ![]() With support and resources, you can learn to use new technology to help your mental health at any age. And a program called Help at Hand has free videos to help people learn about digital literacy, such as how to stay safe online, and how to create and manage passwords. Senior centers and libraries may offer tech support drop-in hours or classes. There are also videos that demonstrate how to use the different VA mental health apps. VA has some simple guides to help people learn about the basics of smartphones or tablets, and step-by-step guides for Mindfulness Coach and PTSD Coach. A friend or family member can provide support, and handouts and simple written instructions can also help.įor any older adult who would like help with technology, there are many available resources. Technology nowadays tends to be more forgiving than it used to be and has easy-to-use undo functions like a back arrow. Remember that you’ve successfully learned new technologies throughout your life, such as ATMs or cordless phones, and can learn more. For example, do you want to use apps to stay connected with family? Or do you want to learn how to use your computer to attend telehealth appointments? If you’re uncomfortable using new technology, think about what matters most to you and then work through any barriers. PTSD Coach can be used by older adults with or without PTSD-the app suggests tools to cope with stress that is bothering you right now, even if you don’t have a PTSD diagnosis. Mindfulness Coach includes a training program that walks you through learning about mindfulness through readings and practicing exercises. Gould frequently recommends two free VA mobile apps to older adults. Telehealth appointments, smartphone apps, tablets and computers with webcams can enable older adults to receive mental health services from the comfort of home. Technology can help close the gaps in access to mental health services for older adults. Mobility difficulties, transportation issues and living in rural areas may also limit access to clinic appointments. This may lead to being prescribed medications instead of being referred to a therapist or other mental health professional. Older adults may be less likely to seek mental health services and more likely to share mental health concerns with their primary care provider. It’s important for all of us to pay attention to mental health concerns in older adults so we may help detect and prevent suicide. This can be due to mental health concerns, but also chronic pain, problems with sleep and other issues. The rates of death by suicide are highest among older white males. Chronic medical conditions and changes in our bodies as we age might affect what PTSD or depression can look like, or what we worry about. ![]() Even if we do not have all the symptoms of PTSD or depression, we may have some symptoms that interfere with our quality of life.įor example, older adults may not report feelings of being on high alert or feeling sad, but do report problems with sleep, low appetite, and issues with memory or concentration. However, as we age, mental health concerns may look different from those of younger adults. Older adults (age 65+) tend to experience lower rates of mental health disorders, such as PTSD or depression. Listen here: Mental health concerns in older adults Christine Gould, clinical psychologist at the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center at VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Colleen Becket-Davenport talks about older adults (age 65 and over) using mental health apps with Dr. ![]() Please don't ask for my real name, where I live, or any other identifying information like job, school, etc.In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. You can call me Pretend or you can call me Lunch. The only reliable way to contact me outside of this chatroom is Onlyfans I don't have a cam schedule, I log in whenever I can :) Log out and then click the link to make an account! And if you are signed in while you watch I get better placement on the front page. Please consider signing up using my referral link so I can get a higher percentage of what you tip. I love having your company and interaction for all of it. I come here for thoughtful conversations, to make friends, and to give us both genuine satisfying orgasms. It's a space where I can explore my sexuality and feminity and receive all the exhibitionistic erotic attention I crave. I like to think of this place as an exercise of openness and honesty. ![]()
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