“He can’t make his own decisions.” “She doesn’t understand what she is doing anymore.” “Don’t ask him, ask me what is going on.” These are examples of common phrases medical professionals hear from well meaning family and friends regarding a…
“He can’t make his own decisions.” “She doesn’t understand what she is doing anymore.” “Don’t ask him, ask me what is going on.” These are examples of common phrases medical professionals hear from well meaning family and friends regarding a…
Pulling Back the Curtain on Mental Health: Part 2 by Traci Graf, RN Part 1 of this article discussed different ways to identify psychiatric issues in the elderly population. Part 2 is hopefully going to provide direction on what resources…
Pulling Back the Curtain on Mental Health: Part 1 by Traci Graf, RN Mental illness affects many adults in the US, yet there are obstacles to diagnosis and treatment in the elderly. Patients may hide symptoms in fear of discrimination…