Aging
More than 84% of people age 65+ are coping with this
What is a chronic health condition?
The onset of this is sudden and abrupt
What is Delirium?
The percentage of older adults with at least one anxiety disorder
what is 10-15%?
This is an 8 hour course available to anyone who wants to be a better support to people experiencing mental health issues
What is Mental Health First Aid or Older Adult Mental Health First Aid? Gettrainedtohelp.com
Directions provided by a patient for Doctors to follow in the event of a serious illness
What is an Advance Directive?
This supplement slows the digestion & absorption rate of oral medications
What is fiber?
The symptoms of this are progressive over a long period of time and are not reversible
What is Dementia?
The most common mental health issue among older adults
What is Depression?
This local agency has information about in-home care, long term care planning, home delivered meals, how to apply for Medicaid and much more
What is the ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection 503-650-5622)?
The most commonly abused substance among older adults
What is alcohol?
10% of older adults experience risk of harm from this each year
What is elder abuse?
Symptoms include sleep disturbance, lack of interest in normal activities, agitation, and sadness
What is Depression?
Denial, Anger, Depression, Bargaining, Acceptance
What are the stages of Grief?
This is a free service that can provide ongoing support, connection with resources, or just listen if you are feeling lonely
What is the Senior Loneliness Line? (503-200-1633)
The number of drinks recommended for men age 65+ per day
What is one?
This common health condition contributes to social isolation when left untreated
What is hearing loss?
The symptoms of this are short and fluctuating and are usually reversible
What is Delirium?
Panic attacks can mimic this physical health emergency
What is a heart attack?
This service includes everything from telephone intervention to urgent responses to mental health emergencies
What is the Mental Health Walk-in Center and Crisis Line? (503-655-8585)
In older adults, this can lead to worsened health conditions and increase one's risk for hospitalization
What are unaddressed mental health issues?
This is a test of cognitive abilities often used by medical and social work professionals
What is the SLUMS (St. Louis University Mental Status Exam), MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), or MMSE (Mini Mental Status Exam)?
The onset of this is slow and usually unrecognized
What is Dementia?
These are primary drivers for depression in older adults
What are loneliness and isolation?
This program is designed to reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life through 6-8 in-home sessions
What is PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Living)?
This drug can reverse opioid overdose
What is naloxone (Narcan)?