{"id":1004266,"date":"2024-06-03T12:35:10","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T17:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/pruettgerontology\/?p=1004266"},"modified":"2024-05-07T12:37:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T17:37:35","slug":"mental-health-concerns-among-aging-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/pruettgerontology\/2024\/06\/03\/mental-health-concerns-among-aging-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Concerns Among Aging Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Ainsley Mullins\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0I wanted to do this topic because I am a psychology major and want to understand more<\/span> about the mental health of aging adults. Mental Health concerns have always been very<\/span> interesting to me which is why I am pressuring it as my career. Using the interest of my career<\/span> and putting it into this class is what I wanted to do for this class, so now I am going to use that<\/span> interest for this journal. With this, I believe that understanding mental health is so important<\/span> especially in older adults. Being able to understand this allows us to better understand the well<\/span> b<\/span>eing of older people and how we can be there for them as helpers and support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mental health concerns among aging adults present a ton of challenges that demand<\/span> increased attention and support. As individuals traverse the later stages of life, they often<\/span> encounter significant life transitions, such as retirement, loss of loved ones, and declining<\/span> p<\/span>hysical health, which can exacerbate feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety. Moreover,<\/span> cognitive decline and conditions like dementia further compound these challenges, impacting not<\/span> only the individual but also their caregivers and families. Yet, despite the prevalence of mental<\/span> health issues in this demographic, stigma and societal misconceptions often hinder open dialogue<\/span> and access to appropriate care. Consequently, there’s an urgent need for tailored mental health<\/span> services, community-based programs, and initiatives aimed at destigmatizing aging-related<\/span> mental health struggles, fostering resilience, and promoting overall well-being in older adults.<\/span><\/p>\n

While I was researching this topic, I found an article that presented well written<\/span> information on this topic. According to this article there was great information on treatment and<\/span> care on how to take care of older people while having mental health issues. Discovering an<\/span> article that provides well-articulated insights into the treatment and care of older individuals<\/span> grappling with mental health issues is incredibly valuable. I found an article on mental health<\/span> research that provided me with this information. The Article quotes that \u201c<\/span>we should follow<\/span> standards for integrated care for older people, which is community-based and focused on both<\/span> the long-term care of older adults living with mental health conditions and declines in intrinsic<\/span> capacity, as well as the education, training and support of carers\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, mental health is something that caregivers must pay attention to, and with this<\/span> article that I have presented and the information given, I hope to have a better understanding on<\/span> how to take care of older people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMental Health of Older Adults.\u201d <\/span>World Health Organization<\/span><\/i>, World Health Organization,<\/span> www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/mental-health-of-older-adults. Accessed 20<\/span> Mar. 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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