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Looking out for the elderly and their caregivers
More support is needed for the mental health concerns of older adults and those who care for them, including a greater awareness of the risk of depression and suicide among both, according to Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Susan Maixner, M.D., who directs the U-M Geropsychiatry Clinic and is a member of the Depression Center.
This follows a recent report from the Institute of Medicine found that increasing numbers of aging baby boomers are expected to face a shortage of services to meet their mental health needs in the coming years. Maixner was quoted in an article on MLive.com about the circumstances surrounding an elderly Jackson man who killed his wife, who had lived with Alzheimer's, and then himself. The article also includes tips for family and friends to help caregivers cope with the stresses they experience in their role.
This follows a recent report from the Institute of Medicine found that increasing numbers of aging baby boomers are expected to face a shortage of services to meet their mental health needs in the coming years. Maixner was quoted in an article on MLive.com about the circumstances surrounding an elderly Jackson man who killed his wife, who had lived with Alzheimer's, and then himself. The article also includes tips for family and friends to help caregivers cope with the stresses they experience in their role.