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Why is making the diagnosis of depression in older adults challenging?
Why is making the diagnosis of depression in older adults challenging?
- Older adults report fewer symptoms of depression compared to younger individuals.
- Primary care physicians are less likely to recognize depressive symptoms in older adults.
- Older adults experience different somatic complaints that can mask depressive symptoms. (correct)
- Depression presents with more obvious physical symptoms in older adults.
How do anxiety rates change with age?
How do anxiety rates change with age?
- They decrease after the age of 75. (correct)
- They peak in middle age and then decrease.
- They remain constant throughout a person's life.
- They increase steadily with age.
What is a common factor contributing to mental health and wellness in late life?
What is a common factor contributing to mental health and wellness in late life?
- Lack of physical activity
- Participation in community resources (correct)
- Avoiding positive self-talk
- Increased social isolation
Why is anxiety challenging to assess in older adults?
Why is anxiety challenging to assess in older adults?
What is a notable difference in the appearance of depression in older adults compared to younger individuals?
What is a notable difference in the appearance of depression in older adults compared to younger individuals?
What are some factors that can exacerbate admissions for medical problems in older adults?
What are some factors that can exacerbate admissions for medical problems in older adults?
Which healthcare professionals can play a crucial role in recognizing cues of mental health problems in older adults?
Which healthcare professionals can play a crucial role in recognizing cues of mental health problems in older adults?
Why is establishing a therapeutic relationship important when dealing with anxiety and depression in older adults?
Why is establishing a therapeutic relationship important when dealing with anxiety and depression in older adults?
How can one manage physical conditions when dealing with anxiety and depression in older adults?
How can one manage physical conditions when dealing with anxiety and depression in older adults?
What should be done if irrational thoughts are present while treating anxiety in older adults?
What should be done if irrational thoughts are present while treating anxiety in older adults?
What neurotransmitter is mentioned in the text as being turned OFF due to depression?
What neurotransmitter is mentioned in the text as being turned OFF due to depression?
Which activity is NOT suggested by the doctor in the text to increase serotonin levels?
Which activity is NOT suggested by the doctor in the text to increase serotonin levels?
What is a common mental health risk associated with untreated depression mentioned in the text?
What is a common mental health risk associated with untreated depression mentioned in the text?
Which feeling was NOT described by individuals living with dementia in the short film 'The Silent Scream'?
Which feeling was NOT described by individuals living with dementia in the short film 'The Silent Scream'?
What type of support was NOT mentioned in the text as being important for older adults facing mental health challenges?
What type of support was NOT mentioned in the text as being important for older adults facing mental health challenges?
What is the best approach for obtaining psychosocial assessment data from older adults?
What is the best approach for obtaining psychosocial assessment data from older adults?
Why is it important to perform repeated assessments at various times of the day and in different situations for older adults?
Why is it important to perform repeated assessments at various times of the day and in different situations for older adults?
What factor should be given attention to during an interview with older adults to ensure a comprehensive understanding?
What factor should be given attention to during an interview with older adults to ensure a comprehensive understanding?
Why is it important to be sensitive to a patient's anxiety, special needs, and disabilities during assessments?
Why is it important to be sensitive to a patient's anxiety, special needs, and disabilities during assessments?
According to the provided text, what is a key strategy mentioned to improve mental health in late life?
According to the provided text, what is a key strategy mentioned to improve mental health in late life?
Which factor contributes significantly to the risk of suicide in older adults?
Which factor contributes significantly to the risk of suicide in older adults?
What is a common precipitant of suicide among older adults?
What is a common precipitant of suicide among older adults?
Which age group of older adults is particularly at an elevated risk of suicide?
Which age group of older adults is particularly at an elevated risk of suicide?
Which type of dementia presents a higher risk of suicide death according to the text?
Which type of dementia presents a higher risk of suicide death according to the text?
What is a significant factor that increases the likelihood of suicide in older adults?
What is a significant factor that increases the likelihood of suicide in older adults?
What is a critical aspect that must be considered when assessing mental health in older adults?
What is a critical aspect that must be considered when assessing mental health in older adults?
Which of the following can have a deadly interaction with alcohol in the senior population?
Which of the following can have a deadly interaction with alcohol in the senior population?
In assessing mental health, what specific ability is evaluated in relation to cognitive intactness?
In assessing mental health, what specific ability is evaluated in relation to cognitive intactness?
What is a key factor that can influence mental health care for older adults?
What is a key factor that can influence mental health care for older adults?
Which condition is commonly examined during the assessment of mental health in older adults?
Which condition is commonly examined during the assessment of mental health in older adults?
Which factor is essential for mental health care in late life?
Which factor is essential for mental health care in late life?
What is a key characteristic that influences mental health and wellness in late life?
What is a key characteristic that influences mental health and wellness in late life?
How does resilience contribute to mental health in older adults?
How does resilience contribute to mental health in older adults?
In the context of aging individuals, what is a significant impact of abrupt internal and external body changes?
In the context of aging individuals, what is a significant impact of abrupt internal and external body changes?
How does a sense of control over events affect mental health in late life?
How does a sense of control over events affect mental health in late life?
Which factor can help combat the negative effects of ageist attitudes on mental health care in older adults?
Which factor can help combat the negative effects of ageist attitudes on mental health care in older adults?
How does social support contribute to mental health care among aging individuals?
How does social support contribute to mental health care among aging individuals?
What impact can a strong sense of self have on mental health in late life?
What impact can a strong sense of self have on mental health in late life?
How does resourcefulness influence mental health care for aging individuals?
How does resourcefulness influence mental health care for aging individuals?
What is the impact of patience and tolerance on mental health in late life?
What is the impact of patience and tolerance on mental health in late life?