Thanks for the ideas, everyone. I think it would be good if I could talk to my Mom's psychiatrist. I'll mention this to her and see what she thinks. Ths list idea is also a good one. She keeps a list of things to talk about with her GP but seemed to balk when I suggested yesterday that she have a list for her psychiatrist too, responding with that "he asks me questions" line, as if she can't bring things up too. I'll try pushing a little harder. It seems like my Mom's psychiatrist would be a good gateway to finding a therapist, or maybe he would reconsider the frequency of his appointments with my Mom and see her more frequently. I guess I've been worried that since he is a psychiatrist, he would just give her more meds, and I think her concerns go beyond that. What can she do in her life now to find more meaning?

Thanks, Hannabee, for the information on Medicare.

I would like my mom to have professional help but I also wonder what more I could be doing to help her find meaning in life.

Thanks 2or3things, for sharing the story of your father. It sounds kind of similar to my mom. I appreciate hearing a positive story of therapy for this age group.