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Depression in Older Adults

… Condition Basics What is depression? Depression is a mental health … can help you enjoy life again. What puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older and …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Abuse and neglect in … happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… on or trust. It can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, … In some situations of abuse, people may use physical force or emotional control over the … make small changes in their home and support services as they grow older. Work together …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #93a Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Older Adults …

Grief Helping Older Adults With Grief

… Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older … loss. How can you help an older adult who is grieving? Here are some ways you can help an … Older adults may not experience or express grief in the same way as other adults. Older …

Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

… Overview People who have substance use disorder keep using alcohol or other … renewed. You don't take medicine as your doctor directs, such as not taking enough …

Warning Signs of Suicide in Older Adults

… Overview Suicide rates increase with age and are … method of suicide is firearms. The following warning signs may be present in older adults who have …

Healthy Eating and Older Adults

Overview Good nutrition is important for older adults to help them stay strong and reduce the risk of disease. But as you get older, it can be harder to eat in healthy ways. If you have health …

Frailty in Older Adults

… Overview Growing older often means getting tired faster and … People who are frail are more likely to have depression and to get infections. And it's … People who are frail are more likely to have depression and to get infections. And it's …

Hearing loss in adults

… aids are not covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There are limited … aids are not covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). There are limited …