Anxiously Aging: Understanding and Living Well With Anxiety in Late Life

Dr. Julie Erickson is a clinical psychologist, author and educator dedicated to improving mental health in late life. In this talk Dr. Erickson will discuss the experience of anxiety in later life and highlight what older adults can do to reduce their risk of developing an anxiety disorder. She will also review several practical and highly effective steps older adults can take to better manage their anxiety, as outlined in her book The Aging Well Workbook for Anxiety & Depression. Whether you’re an older adult who’s anxious or supporting an aging person, this talk is for you.