Plain-language guidance on later-life mental health, for older adults and the families who care for them. Our clinical guides are reviewed by a licensed clinician before they’re published.
Yes — outpatient mental health therapy is a covered Medicare benefit, including by phone or video from home. What's covered, what it costs, and how to keep it simple.
Read the article →Both work, and both are covered. How phone and video therapy compare, what each is like, and how to pick the one that feels most comfortable.
Read the article →Nervous about starting? Here's exactly what to expect in a first therapy session — no pressure, no couch, just a conversation with someone on your side.
Read the article →You don't need to be good with computers to get therapy from home. How telehealth really works, and the help we give so the technology never gets in the way.
Read the article →These links are provided for general information and are not a substitute for professional care.