PSYC 3495 Chapter 11: Chapter 11 aging
28 Nov 2016
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Between 18% to 28% of older americans have a mental disorder. Approximation for a combination of community living and institutional older ages 65+ is that 1 in 5 individuals meets the criteris for some type of mental disorder if both emotional dysfunction and cognitive impairment are included. The managed care model in theus relies to a large extent on primary care and general health care practitioners, which means that older with mental disorders may not see a mental health provider. Ksrlin snf humphreys point out that meeting the psychological needs of older americans will depend heavily on medicare (the federal health insurance program for americans 65+--must beable to find doctors that accept medicare. Depression is not a normal part of aging, but is one of the most common disorders in older. Can be associated with bodily or somatic symptoms, such as feelings of fatigue and loss of energy, sleep difficulties, changes in appetite and weight, bowl disturbances.
