March is Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health disorders affect about 20% of older adults in the U.S. Unfortunately, nearly one in three of those seniors doesn’t receive treatment because of shame or the fear that it will be dismissed as part of the aging process.
However, with knowledge and watchfulness, you can assess your senior loved one’s safety and well-being, and stay aware of their emotional and mental health to make sure they receive proper treatment. To learn more about mental health issues that impacting seniors, including risk factors and symptoms, from A Place for Mom, CLICK HERE.
