In this 26-minute episode, specialists cover the topic of mental health in the elderly population, including solutions to help. Legacy Care nurse practitioners Jennifer LeMasters-Stover, Curstina Jennings, and Lisa Kelleher discuss:
- The most common mental health disorders in the elderly community, like insomnia, depression, substance abuse, grieving & more
- How to detect mental health issues in older loved ones
- Fear & stigma about mental health and the elderly
- Solutions to integrate mental health into standard healthcare practice for the older population
- How to help and support older loved ones