Geriatric Mental Health

As people age, they may experience certain life changes that impact their mental health, such as coping with a serious illness or losing a loved one. Mental health is important at every stage of life. Effective treatment options are available to help older adults manage their mental health and improve their quality of life. Older adults are at increased risk. Depression is more common in people who also have other illnesses (such as heart disease or cancer) or whose function becomes limited.