As a result, healthcare settings are constantly adapting to meet the specialized needs of this aging population. One major adaptation in the delivery of healthcare services is a shift toward integrated healthcare settings wherein older adults can seek services for a variety of physical and mental...
older adults in the world and the United States. The major mental health issues in older adults include depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social isolation. Depression is considered one of the most common mental health issues among this population; however, the prevalence could be underestimated...
Older adultsMental healthCOVID-19Social isolationNigeriaThis research examined the mental health challenges of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria using interpretive phenomenology. The consequences of these challenges on the quality of life of older people were also explored. The ...
The authors of the study suggest that there are a number of multiple factors which may lie at the heart of the under-referral of older people tomental health care. Older people may see a stigma in requesting mental health help or may prefer to try to deal with the problem themselves. The...
A large body of literature has demonstrated that there are developmental differences in mental health problems. However, less is known about the developmen
Older Adults, Caregiving, and Late-Life Mental Health IssuesOlder adults become caregivers in later life for a variety of reasons, giving rise to role...Kropf, Nancy P.American Society on AgingGenerations
The article discusses the promotion of mental health in older adults. The prevalence of mental health disorders among older adults is reported. Several validated assessment measures to screen for the most prevalent mental health d...
ST/ESA/SER.A/348.doi:10.1080/07317115.2015.1008350Au, AlmaLai, SimonNg, EddieClinical GerontologistAu, A., Lai, S., & Ng, E. (2015). Introduction: Mental health of older adults in Asia. Clinical Gerontologist, 38(3), 187e189.
Exercise or physical activity is considered as medicine, and both have several positive effects, which outweigh largely the risks. For older adults with mental health issues, physical activity and exercise might be even more important than for healthy pe
In recent years there has been an increased emphasis on violence and abuse within society and in particular the abuse and neglect of older people. It therefore seems appropriate to consider the potential role that issues related to violence, gender and mental health might contribute towards providing...