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Mental Health in the Older Adults Community
It’s just as important for an older person with symptoms of depression to seek treatment as it is for someone younger. The impact of depression on health in older adults can be severe: much research has reported that depression is associated with worse health in people with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Depression can complicate the treatment of these conditions, including making it more difficult for someone to care for him- or herself and to seek treatment when needed. In older adults, depression may be disregarded as frailty, or it may be viewed as an inevitable result of life changes, chronic illness, and disability. Recognizing the signs and seeing a health practitioner is the first step to getting treatment, which can make a real difference in someone’s quality of life.
Provided by: www.nimh.nih.gov
Warning Signs
Warning Signs
Noticeable changes in mood, energy level, or appetite
Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless, or on edge
Increased worry or feeling stressed
Anger, irritability or aggressiveness
Ongoing headaches, digestive issues, or pain
A need for alcohol or drugs
Sadness or hopelessness
Suicidal thoughts
Feeling flat or having trouble feeling positive emotions
Engaging in high-risk activities
Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior
Thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work, family, or social life
Unusual thinking or behaviors that concern other people
*Mental disorders can be treated: If you are unsure where to go for help, ask your family doctor or visit NIMH’s Help for Mental Illnesses webpage. Communicating well with your health care provider can improve your care and help you both make good choices about your health.
Mental Health Resources
Provides a range of programs and services designed for older adults experiencing mental health issues.
Services include:
Screening and Assessment
Case Management
Individual & Family Treatment
Crisis Intervention Services
Full Service Partnership
Field Capable Clinical Services
Prevention & Early Intervention
Service Area Provider List
If you or someone you know needs mental health services and/or counseling, call 213-351-7284 or visit their website HERE.
This organization works to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer's and Dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure.
For more information, visit their website HERE.
Assisting caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, or other cognitive impairments through tracking technology to locate individuals who get lost, wander off, and go missing. Project Lifesaver provides a voluntary system of trackable bracelets for at-risk individuals. The bracelet works by emitting a radio frequency signal every couple of seconds. If you're interested in this program, you can call 833-569-7651 or visit their website HERE.
Confidential overnight telephone support service for individuals who are seeking emotional support and counseling services. They are available Monday - Sunday, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am including Holidays. If you would like to talk to a Warmline Specialist during the hours of operation, call 855-952-276 or visit their website HERE for more information.
Understanding and Managing Mental Health for Older Adults
Housing Resource For Seniors: California
There are many resources to help seniors with housing needs, including programs to make it easier for you to stay in your home.
Housing counseling agencies - counseling on buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
Other California Resources
Additional Resources
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older: This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage describes signs of depression and how depression can be different for older adults.
Healthy Aging resources: This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services webpage lists links to health resources and services for older adults.
National Institute of Aging (NIA): NIA offers health information on a variety of topics of relevance to older adults.
Older Adult Mental Health: National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus offers resources on aging and mental health (en español).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): SAMHSA offers publications for and about older adults.
https://aging.lacity.org/older-adults/additional-services/mental-health-resources
http://www.ncmha.org/resources/
https://www.samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults
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