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Elizabeth Hewitt

Elizabeth Hewitt is an American journalist based in the Netherlands, reporting on topics including aging, nature and culture. Her stories on dementia have appeared in publications including Being Patient, Reasons To Be Cheerful and Sierra Magazine, and she's a former editor and reporter for the Vermont nonprofit news site VTDigger.org. Find her on Twitter at @emhew 

The Mental Health Toll of Climate Change

From natural disasters, to extreme temperatures, to worry about the world, the climate crisis is intertwined with mental wellbeing
March 25, 2024

Overcoming Depression, From Home

Working outside of traditional mental health settings can reach people not as connected to care resources, surmounting barriers like transportation access and stigma around mental health
March 4, 2024

Seeing Mental Illness

One in five older adults experiences a mental health condition, but many people are underdiagnosed or treated. Experts share tips on recognizing signs of mental illness among older adults.
February 16, 2024

The Joys and Grief of Adopting a Loved One's Pet

Adopting a friend’s cat kept her in my family’s lives. The death of that cat brought up layers of grief.
January 24, 2024

South Texas Communities Seek to Support Dementia Caregivers

Family members and loved ones are impacted by financial costs, daily care and the emotional toll of seeing a loved one decline
September 8, 2023

For Rural Caregivers, Respite Can Be Hard to Come By

Rural caregivers may be more likely to experience an increase in caregiver burden than urban counterparts
July 26, 2023

How the UK Is Supporting Dementia with Social Prescriptions

It's an approach that aims to improve individuals' health by connecting them with community-based groups and activities
April 6, 2023

Finding Home Care Help Through An App

A new range of tech platforms offers more choice and flexibility as people seek companionship and caregiving support for older adults
January 20, 2023

As COVID-19 Subsides, Online Memory Cafes for Dementia Linger

Forced online during the pandemic, virtual memory cafes are proving to be a fruitful way to support people with dementia
September 28, 2022
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