The incidence of suicide among older adults is a significant problem within America. In fact, there are approximately 15 elderly suicides each day – translating to one older adult committing suicide every hour and a half. For the long-term care provider, this may become an issue of growing importance. Read More »
Category: Supporting Patients with Mental Illness
Understanding mental illness in your senior residents
Mental illness is a serious problem affecting many of your senior residents. As a result, care providers must educate themselves about how they can properly support these individuals at their facilities. Read More »