Episode 7 - Mental Health Condition in Late Life: Case Study
Oct 03, 2019Episode 7: Mental Health Condition in Late Life: Case Study
2 October, 2019
SHOW NOTES:
What does a mental health condition in late life look like? Using a case study Julie illustrates a case of an elderly client who developed late onset depression and what has worked to help to improve this client's wellbeing and quality of life.
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2:15 Julie discusses the prevalence of mental health conditions in general population
2:45 What is the difference between mental health and mental illness
4:05 Julie differentiates between severe mental health conditions and common mental health conditions
5:25 Julie discusses the prevalence of mental health conditions in residential settings
6:00 Case Study - Depression in Late Life
9:40 Main presenting issues for Betty and how it was overcome
14:30 Maladaptive Behaviour in Late Life - how to address it
15:00 The importance of shifting from disability to ability in late life
18:00 Preventative strategies for older people
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