As people age, older adults find themselves with no social support. They are unable to work so they lack purpose. They also lack the physical strength and ability to participate in pleasurable activities. They experience grief after losing their loved ones and friends and encounter their own fear of dying.
Children do what they can, but many times they are caught up with the responsibility of caring for the elderly parents. Therapy will support the family as well as the individual in this stressful time.
>Behavioral concerns
Physical and verbal aggression are often associated with dementia, depression or delirium. Therapy can support the caregiver to develop understanding and skills to manage the behavior.
Facts about Elderly and Mental Health
Most people dismiss the mental health of the elderly. However, these are the facts:
• Older adults experience the highest suicide rate of any age group.
• 15% of adults over the age of 60 have a mental health condition, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and behavioral issues.
• There are 2.5 million older adults with an alcohol or drug problem and widowers over the age of 75 have the highest rate of alcoholism in the U.S.
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