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Mental Health for Older Adults

National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day is on May 1. Optimize mental health and well-being (at any age!) through healthy lifestyle choices, mental exercises and positive social support systems. Explore these staff-recommended resources to learn more about feeling your best!

Jefferson County Public Library

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  • The Ageless Brain

    How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime

    Bredesen, Dale E.,
    Whether you are looking to prevent cognitive disease or want to improve brain health, Dr. Bredesen shares the revolutionary new advances in medicine to fight neurodegenerative disease.
    Large Print, 2025[Waterville, Maine] : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company, 2025. — LP 616.8311 BREDESEN
  • Change Your Brain Every Day

    Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships

    Amen, Daniel G.,
    Psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist Dr. Amen makes implementing new, healthy habits easy with a page of motivational strategies and exercises for every day of the year!
    Book, 2023Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale Refresh, [2023] — 612.82 AMEN
  • Calm Your Mind With Food

    a Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety

    Naidoo, Uma,
    Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Naidoo shares the best diets for mental health and well-being.
    Book, 2023New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2023. — 616.8522 NAIDOO
  • The Healthy Brain Book

    An All-Ages Guide to a Calmer, Happier, Sharper You

    Sears, WilliamVincent M. Fortanasce, M. D.
    The essential, all-ages guide to improve brain health from two highly-renowned medical professionals.
    eAudiobook, 2020Blackstone Publishing, 2020
  • Stress Resets

    How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes

    Taitz, Jennifer L.,
    Choose from 75 easy and scientifically proven exercises to reduce anxiety and stress.
    Book, 2024New York : Workman Publishing, 2024. — 613.79 TAITZ
  • Together

    the Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

    Murthy, Vivek Hallegere, 1977-
    Social connection and community are integral components of maintaining cognitive and emotional health.
    Downloadable Audiobook, 2020[New York] : HarperAudio, 2020. — BOUNDLESS EAUDIOBOOK
  • The Good Life

    Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

    Waldinger, Robert J., 1951-
    Create a more fulfilling and satisfying life with the lessons from the Harvard Study of Adult Development's research on happiness.
    Book, 2023New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023. — 302.1 WALDINGER
  • Modern Masculinity

    a Compassionate Guidebook to Men's Mental Health

    Poulter, Stephan B., 1958-
    An empathetic, practical resource on mental health for men of all ages.
    Book, 2024Lanham, MD : Prometheus Books, [2024] — 155.332 POULTER
  • Meet four individuals who navigated mental health issues and used the struggle to emerge stronger.
    DVD, 2023Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, [2023] — DVD 155.24 FINDING
  • Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    a Simple Path to Healing, Hope, and Peace

    Gillihan, Seth, 1975-
    An accessible resource for conquering anxiety and depression using Cognitive Behavior Therapy methods.
    Book, 2022New York, NY : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — 616.8914 GILLIHAN
  • The Art and Science of Aging Well

    A Physician's Guide To A Healthy Body, Mind, And Spirit

    Williams, Mark E.
    Williams explores the physical and emotional aspects of aging and offers guidance to embrace one's older years with joy.
    eBook, 2016The University of North Carolina Press, 2016
  • Successful Aging

    a Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives

    Levitin, Daniel J,
    Expertly written and comprehensively researched approach to living a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life.
    Book, 2020New York : Dutton, [2020] — 612.82 LEVITIN
  • Aware

    the Science and Practice of Presence : the Groundbreaking Meditation Practice

    Siegel, Daniel J., 1957-
    Need proof that meditation is beneficial? Dr. Siegel provides compelling data and scientific evidence to make a solid case for the positive health implications of meditation.
    Book, 2018New York, New York : A TarcherPerigee Book, [2018] — 158.12 SIEGEL
  • The Age-proof Brain

    New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia

    Milstein, Marc,
    Dr. Milstein, a leading brain health expert, shares a thoughtful, sensible approach to incorporating healthy habits.
    Book, 2022Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., [2022] — 612.82 MILSTEIN
  • How to Sleep

    the New Science-based Solutions for Sleeping Through the Night

    Pelayo, Rafael,
    Sleep clinician and professor Rafael Pelayo makes a comprehensive case for why sleep is so important for mental health and how you can improve your "sleep hygiene."
    Book, 2020New York : Artisan Books, a division of Workman Publishing Co., Inc., [2020] — 616.8498 PELAYO
  • Have fun while staying sharp with the Brain Games series from Launchpad tablets!
    Device, 2023Solon, Ohio : Playaway Products, LLC, [2023] — BRAIN GAMES LAUNCHPAD STAY
  • Call in from anywhere to reduce your stress, quiet your mind and set your intentions. The Jefferson Center for Mental Health guides you through this weekly wellness meditation. Dial 303-502-5189 every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. to participate.
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