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Issues in mental health care for older adults after disasters
- Author:
- BROWN Lisa M.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 31(4), Winter 2007, pp.21-26.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This article describes key issues to consider when providing mental health care to older adults after a disaster. It covers strategies to assessment mental and medical health needs, provides an overview of interventions for use with older people during the recovery process, and identifies some of the challenges that might be encountered when providing services to older people across various settings.
Mental health in later life, a neglected area of policy and research allocation: summary of the UK Inquiry into Mental Health in Later Life
- Authors:
- HURST Philip, MINTER Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 10(3), December 2007, pp.17-20.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article summarises the issues identified in the UK Inquiry report on Mental Health in Later Life. It looks at how the Inquiry undertook its work, how older people with mental health problems are often overlooked and what their views and experiences are of accessing services, what actions are proposed for the housing, health and care sectors, and key issues and recommendations.
How bias starts at 65
- Author:
- LISHMAN Gordon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.08.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author examines findings from the recent report, UK Inquiry in Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life', on older people's experience of mental health services. The findings indicate that a lot needs to be done before age discrimination is eradicated.
Improving mental health services for older people
- Author:
- HARION Nerys
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 21.08.07, 2007, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in later life has revealed that the care of older people with mental health problems is inadequate. The author outlines the some of the recommendations of the report and the five main priority areas for action.
Social justice, respect and meaning-making: keys to working with the homeless elderly population
- Author:
- PROEHL Rebecca A.
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 32(4), November 2007, pp.301-307.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Substance abuse programs designed for the needs of older adults are rare in the United States, and traditional mental health providers are often reluctant to work with the population, thus making it difficult for the homeless older adult to receive mental health services. This article looks at the work of the Saint Mary's Center in California which obtained funding for three years to provide services for elderly homeless people with mental health problems.
Unhappy old age
- Author:
- SHEPARD Stuart
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 1.11.07, 2007, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
The author look at the situation of the over-65s who suffer from depression, how they are often neglected and face unmet need. The article also briefly highlights initiatives in the NHS that aim to tackle these problems.
Growing old disgracefully
- Author:
- LEE Michele
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, October 2007, pp.30-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Services are still failing to meet the needs of older people with mental health problems. The author discusses the issues drawing on findings from the UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life.
Improving services and support for older people with mental health problems: the second report from the UK inquiry into mental health and well-being in later life
- Author:
- LEE Michele
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 120p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The UK Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life has published its final report, Improving Services and Support for Older People with Mental Health Problems. The report follows the Inquiry's first report, Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life, which was published in June 2006. The Inquiry has worked in two stages: Stage 1 focused on the promotion of good mental health and well-being in later life. Stage 2 examined services and support for older people with mental health problems.
Reflections on leadership role as Fellow in Ageing and Mental Health with the National Institute of Mental Health England 2003-2006
- Author:
- BENBOW Susan M.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 3(1), April 2007, pp.26-36.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The National Institute of Mental Health England (NIMHE) appointed a Fellow in Ageing and Mental Health to take on a national leadership role for a three-year period from 2003 to 2006. Starting from a position where the NIMHE website could only address older adult issues under social exclusion, a group of committed individuals in a range of organisations came together and a regional and national work programme in older people's mental health was developed. This article offers reflections on the issues raised during the Fellowship in respect of older people's mental health services and this Fellowship model of leadership.
An introduction to the mental health of older people: services for older people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, MILNE Alisoun, GEARING Brian, WARNER Joanne
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Place of publication:
- London
**This learning resource was removed in March 2023.** In this learning object you will have an opportunity to learn about the principal services available for older people at the primary, mainstream, secondary/specialist and tertiary levels by travelling down a virtual ‘care pathway’. Along the way you will have the chance to test you knowledge of relevant statistics and will examine cross cutting issues and assessment.