{"id":13150,"date":"2023-07-20T15:47:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T20:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mentalhe180dev.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/make-life-better-for-older-adults-with-mental-health-challenges\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:56:15","slug":"make-life-better-for-older-adults-with-mental-health-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.grafik.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/es\/news\/make-life-better-for-older-adults-with-mental-health-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Life Better for Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102099883 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">Older Adults experience mental healt<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102099883 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">h <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102099883 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW102099883 BCX0\">challenges<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102099883 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\"> about the same <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">rate as <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102099883 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">e <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW102099883 BCX0\">general <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102099883 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW102099883 BCX0\">public<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">ccording to t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">he Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">one in four older adults has a mental health issue.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">And just like people of all ages, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">y<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">ou<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\"> can elevate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">an older person\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">quality of life by learning how to listen, encourage and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\"> offer s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">upport<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102099883 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taking time to understand the intricacies will help bridge communication and encourage treatment and recovery, says Robert Wilson, DSL, a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) National Trainer who is a speaker, coach, teacher and consultant. He says the MHFA community-specific course <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/population-focused-modules\/adults\/older-adults\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MHFA for Older Adults<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is a practical, valuable training for anyone who has older adults in their lives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cMHFA for Older Adults <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helps frame the conversation and interaction that are relevant and pertinent to the older adult population and those who support, care for and serve them,\u201d Dr. Wilson said. \u201cIt allows for a more specific and strategic focus to capture the dynamics, challenges and nuances associated with the older adult population.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/population-focused-modules\/adults\/older-adults\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MHFA for Older Adults<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> uses real-world examples to train participants in how to engage with older adults who may have mental health and substance use challenges. It covers the risk and protective factors unique to this community and offers community, regional and national mental health resources for older adults and their caregivers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe stigma of aging, coupled with mental health challenges and cultural considerations, plays an integral role in the recognition of warning signs and symptoms, recovery, support and connection to appropriate professional help,\u201d Wilson said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One thing the course stresses is how to have empathy for older adults who are dealing with mental health and substance use challenges.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHaving learners who are more literate and empathetic of mental illness and who have the skills to help older people can make a tremendous impact on the overall culture and wellness within the community,\u201d he said. \u201cThe impact reduces stigma, raises awareness, builds literacy and changes the conversation around mental health for older adults.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get certified in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/population-focused-modules\/adults\/older-adults\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MHFA for Older Adults<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as a First Aider or an Instructor, and #BeTheDifference to an older adult. Your involvement will help older adults live with support and encouragement. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mental Health First Aid. (2020). Mental Health First Aid USA. National Council for Behavioral Health d\/b\/a National Council for Mental Wellbeing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Massachusetts Association for Mental Health. (n.d.) Older adult behavioral health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamh.org\/advocacy\/improve-access\/older-adult-behavioral-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mamh.org\/advocacy\/improve-access\/older-adult-behavioral-health<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Older Adults experience mental health challenges about the same rate as the general public. 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