It’s Never Too Late: Hope, Help, and Healing for Older Adults in Recovery

In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, Terry Gerlach, Supervisor of Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford in Naples, discusses recovery and mental health in older adults. She shares her inspiring career pivot, holistic approaches that address both substance use and mental health, and practical ways families and providers can foster hope and lasting recovery. Discover how shifting from shame to empowerment helps older adults “take their power back” and find renewed purpose at any stage of life.

By |2025-10-23T10:02:20-04:00October 23, 2025|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on It’s Never Too Late: Hope, Help, and Healing for Older Adults in Recovery

Marijuana Use Drives Dramatic Rise in ED Visits Among Older Adults in CA

The researchers found that marijuana related ED visits among older adults increased over 1,800% during this period, from 366 visits in 2005 to 12,167 visits in 2019.

By |2023-04-24T12:44:41-04:00April 24, 2023|Current Reseach|Comments Off on Marijuana Use Drives Dramatic Rise in ED Visits Among Older Adults in CA
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