Season 2, Episode 7: Aging gracefully: Supporting the mental health of older adults

Good Health, Better World

English - November 01, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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As we age, mental and physical changes can leave some people feeling left behind — perhaps even more isolated as a result of the pandemic, and other life changes. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Listen in for a discussion about special considerations affecting the mental health of older adults, and how to recognize signs of depression.

In this episode we hear from Angela Perri, vice president and chief Medicare officer for UPMC’s Insurance Services Division and Dr. Shannah Tharp-Gilliam, deputy director for the Area Agency on Aging within the Allegheny County Department of Human Services in Western Pennsylvania.

The views and opinions expressed by the participants of this podcast are not necessarily those of UPMC Health Plan, Inc. or its affiliates.