EP017: Aging & Mental Health (Mental Health Awareness Month)

Send us Fan MailMay is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is an important aspect of overall health, and older adults are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately one in four adults aged 65 or older experiences a mental health disorder. This number is expected to rise as the population of older adults in the United States continues to grow. This episode dives into the three most common mental health illness in older adults, four factors that impact an older adult's mental health, three options for care, and five outlooks for the future. It also reviews three strategies for prevention and three strategies for management. Support the show