Mental Health and the Elderly 12 Key Points

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Mental Health and the Elderly
Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

Summary
 Normal aging is a gradual process that ushers in some physical decline, such as decreased sensory abilities (e.g., vision and hearing) and decreased pulmonary and immune function
 Decline in cognitive capacity with aging is partly preventable
 Older persons display flexibility in behavior and attitudes and the ability to grow intellectually and emotionally
 Losses with aging include Social status, self-esteem, physical capacities, death of friends and loved ones
 Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders in older adults
 There are many causes of cognitive impairment besides Alzheimers.
 Mild cognitive impairment is not unusual and generally does not meet accepted criteria for Alzheimers Schizophrenia in Late Life
 Focus on the person's strengths and how they can remain as independent as possible
 Encourage quality sleep, daily routines and proper nutrition
 Cognitive behavioral and problem solving therapies have both been found to be effective.
 Older persons clear medication from their system more slowly and are more susceptible to side effects of many medications.
 Day treatment/drop in centers are available throughout the country for respite care as well as to facilitate interaction and allow caregivers to work
 Caregivers often have their own emotional, financial and social needs that need to be addressed when caring for a parent or spouse.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 INTRO
01:52 Psychological adjustment to aging
11:25 Emotional Health
20:30 Dementia vs. Normal Aging
26:36 Symptoms of Dementia
32:35 10 modifiable risk factors to prevent dementia
42:49 Changes in how medication impacts older adults

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[TotalLifeTeletherapy]

Aging brings both challenges and opportunities. Focusing on maintaining independence, emotional growth, and support networks can make a huge difference in older adults' quality of life. 🌿✨

[Blueberriebb]

This is super helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[chicstyleandawinningsmile]

Great upload, thanks for sharing! Have a calm and relaxed day! Stay healthy and safe! 👍😊🍓

[braveheart]

Identifying a disorder obvious and towards the end there were some great solution and correlations ....moreover many medication can cause problems..remember unknown interactions as well as plant and sugar induced inflammations that perpetuate disease and pain especially autoimmune as well as metabolic...understand nutririon, genetics, breathing, learning, exercise as not pushed but pills are....toxicity by heavy metals never addressed

[elainegoad]

Remove the causes of stress and anxiety and the "anxiety disorder" is greatly reduced or eliminated.

[SAKURAFAN]

I'm a graduate student currently completing my internship to receive my masters in mental health counseling. My very first client is an elderly woman, adoptee. I am worried that because I don't have much experience in the field I don't have much to offer. I am reading and watching videos to help me work with my client but I would appreciate some more input.

[waynemasters]

Many good points
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