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Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
1073-Aging and Mental Health: The Connections You Need to Know
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
1 hour 6 minutes
3 months ago
1073-Aging and Mental Health: The Connections You Need to Know
00:00 Introduction and overview of aging and mental health by Dr. Donal Snipes.
00:33 Physical changes starting at age 40, including hormonal shifts.
01:36 The grieving process of aging and its emotional effects.
02:06 Cognitive adaptations and resistance to change in older adults.
03:07 Control issues and psychological resistance to aging tools.
03:38 Frustration, irritability, and depressive episodes linked to physical and cognitive decline.
04:42 Grief due to loss of functionality and processing limitations.
06:50 Hormonal changes impacting cognitive health, including loss of neuroprotection.
08:24 Neurotransmitter decline with age, including serotonin and dopamine reductions.
13:41 Oxytocin’s role in bonding and mood, with strategies to increase levels.
18:54 Thyroid health in older adults, focusing on hypothyroidism prevalence.
23:04 Declines in liver and kidney function affecting detoxification and medication processing.
25:09 Effects of thinning skin on vitamin D production and wound healing.
26:12 Challenges with nutritional absorption despite a healthy diet.
33:37 Muscle mass loss and the benefits of resistance training for older adults.
35:42 Arterial stiffening, hypertension risks, and mitigation strategies.
37:50 Oxygenation challenges and the importance of deep breathing exercises.
41:35 Cognitive slowing and strategies to address memory issues.
45:54 Vision and hearing loss and their links to dementia risks.
47:27 Diminished taste and appetite, and strategies for nutritional challenges.
1:00:04 Environmental adjustments to ensure safety and independence for aging individuals.
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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Counselors, coaches and sober companions help hundreds of thousands of people affected by Addictions and Mental Health issues each year. Learn about the current research and practical counseling tools to improve your skills and provide the best possible services. Counselor Toolbox targets counselors, coaches and companions, but can also provide useful counseling self-help tools for persons struggling with these issues and their loved ones. AllCEUs is an approved counseling continuing education provider for addiction and mental health counselors in most states. Counseling CEUs are available for each episode.
