Articles to read
1.) 40 Mental Health Resources for Seniors
As we age, mental health becomes increasingly important, especially since older adults may find themselves alone or in new living arrangements. Increased isolation brought on by COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders have further impacted conditions that may affect elderly mental health. Here are some select resources and mental health programs for older adults.
3.) How to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care for Older Adults? from National Council on Aging
The COVID-19 health care emergency has spawned another crisis that will worsen in the short term and will have profound implications going forward: Older adults in America are facing a mental health crisis due to lack of access to Medicare providers and needed services.
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2.) The State of Mental Health and Aging in America from CDC
In recognition of the essential role mental health plays in overall health, the Healthy Aging Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) are releasing two issue briefs focused on the mental health of older adults in the United States.
4.) Senior Mental Health: 6 ways to Improve Cognition and Emotion as We Age from Salmon Health Blog
The good news about senior mental health is that it is a treatable condition. In addition to the possibility of clinical intervention through the use of prescribed medications or therapy, there are a number of activities and resources available to help keep older adults engaged and in good mental health and spirits.
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Depression Resource from Drugwatch
This resource details depression effects and various treatments available.
Learn about the following: - What is depression? - What are the symptoms? - What are the major types? - What causes depression? - How does clinical depression affect different people? - How to deal with depression - Filing for disability benefits Senior Lifestyle Resources
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