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We know it's challenging
Most caregivers didn't plan for this role. They just stepped up and kept stepping up. We’re here to help so you can keep showing up for your loved one and yourself, too.
This call can happen so fast and feel so slow. One day, things were fine, and then, they weren't. Now you're managing appointments, tracking medications, and making decisions you didn’t have a chance to anticipate. There’s a lot of silent worrying behind the scenes about things no one else seems to notice— all while trying to show up for the rest of your life.
We make caring easier
Author Health provides mental and behavioral health care for older adults to support your loved one and you through a personalized team that actually stays in touch with you and partners with doctors.
Here to help
Our team works with aging adults who are feeling more anxious, withdrawn, forgetful, low in energy, or feeling unlike themselves. We provide therapy, psychiatry, and care coordination through virtual visits—by phone or video—from wherever you and your loved one are most comfortable.
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Resources for caregivers
Whether you're just starting to look for answers or you've been managing care for years, here are helpful tools to support you and those you care for:
What is the process for getting a mental health diagnosis? It starts with a conversation.
Getting a mental health diagnosis can be more simple than you might expect. It usually begins with a conversation. The goal is to understand what is bothering you, what could be causing it, and what kind of support could help.
Sundowning Syndrome: What is it and how caregivers can help
Sundowning is a pattern of increased confusion, agitation, and behavioral changes that happen in the late afternoon and evening hours. It is common in people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. If symptoms or stress worsen, reach out to a doctor or virtual provider like Author Health for support.
How to talk to your loved one about getting their symptoms evaluated
If you’ve noticed changes in a loved one like irritability, confusion, or just acting out of character, it can be hard to know what to do or how to help. Here are some ways you can get the conversation started with someone you care for.
Anxiety, depression, and sleep changes in older adults
Mental health concerns in older adults are often missed because they do not always look the way people expect. Anxiety, depression, and sleep problems may show up as irritability, physical complaints, confusion, withdrawal, or changes in routine rather than obvious sadness or panic. Recognizing these quieter signs can make a major difference in getting help sooner.
How to start the conversation: Talking to a parent or loved one about mental health or memory changes
If you’ve noticed changes in a loved one like irritability, confusion, or just acting out of character, it can be hard to know what to do or how to help. Here are some ways you can get the conversation started with someone you care for.
Your story matters, we’re here to hear it all.
Hear how the stories of how we’ve helped people enjoy the next chapter of their lives.
“The care Author Health has provided is very difficult to come by in this day and age. I look forward to my appointments instead of with dread, knowing my best interests are your intentions.”
Author Health Patient
You've taken care of everyone else
Let us take a little off your plate. You don't need a referral to get started, and you can call on your loved one's behalf. We'll walk you through everything from here.