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) strategy and implementation of activities aimed at increased supports for caregivers of persons with mental illness, in addition to the continued work of the Coalition and sustaining the collaboration between aging and behavioral health providers at the local level.
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Middle-Aged, Older People In Poorer Neighborhoods May Show More Brain Shrinkage, Faster Mental Decline Than Those In Affluent Neighborhoods, Scan Study Indicates
Frailty May Help Identify Older Adults With Late-Life Depression Who Are At Increased Risk For Adverse Negative Health Outcomes, Researchers Say
More Than 40% Of Older Adults In The US Say They Utilize Online Ratings, Reviews When Choosing Their Physician, Survey Study Reveals
Did You Know…
It is estimated that 20% of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder).
– American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (2008)
