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Aging and Mental Health

Friday's Progress Notes - November 14, 2007
Mental Health Information - Vol. 11 Issue 10
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Psychosocial aspects of aging
2. Delayed reaction to trauma
3. Exercise and aging
4. Sleep problems in older adults
5. Sensitive subjects for seniors
6. Caring for caregivers
7. Screening for elder abuse
8. Helping families address the issue of driving cessation

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Dear Colleagues,

We are on the verge of a major demographic shift. According to the CDC, by 2030, the number of older Americans will have more than doubled to 70 million, or one in every five Americans. This growing number of older adults will place increasing demands on family caregivers and medical and social services. Today's newsletter focuses on issues related to aging and geriatric mental health.

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John L. Miller, MD

1. CLINICAL GERIATRICS
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
The clinical evaluation of the older patient should include assessment of both problems and successful coping strategies.
http://www.clinicalgeriatrics.com/article/220

2. PSYCHIATRY 2007
Delayed Reaction to Trauma in an Aging Woman
Events of later life may awaken long-suppressed memories and feelings and yield emotional or behavioral problems.

3. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Exercise, Aging, and Mental Health
Modest improvements in physical activity can have major effects on the health and well-being of older Americans.

4. PRIMARY CARE COMPANION
Sleep in the Elderly: Burden, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Management of insomnia in these patients requires careful evaluation and exclusion of underlying medical or psychiatric conditions.
http://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/pccpdf/v06n01/v06n0104.pdf

5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Working with Older Patients: Talking About Sensitive Subjects
Many older people have a “don’t ask/don’t tell” relationship with doctors about health care problems, especially about sensitive subjects, such as urinary incontinence or sexuality.
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/sensitivesubjects.html

6. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
A Practical Guide to Caring for Caregivers
Caregiver burden is an all-encompassing term used to describe the physical, emotional and financial toll of providing care.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20001215/2613.html

7. THE HARTFORD INSTITUTE FOR GERIATRIC NURSING
Elder Mistreatment and Abuse Assessment
This screening instrument can be used in clinical settings.
http://consultgerirn.org/uploads/File/trythis/issue15.pdf

8. MIT AGE LAB AND THE HARTFORD
Family Conversations about Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Driving
A social worker tells her personal story about living with schizophrenia.
http://www.thehartford.com/alzheimers/AtTheCrossroads_Brochure.pdf

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