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Topic- Mental health
Mental health matters across the life course: ILC report
Decision-makers around the world are failing to meet society's mental healthcare needs -- a failure with negative economic and social consequences that will be magnified across our longer lives, according to a recent report from the International Longevity Center (ILC). It's something active-aging communities should be aware of, because mental health conditions go beyond dementia, and affect countries and communities globally.
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Better suicide prevention campaigns needed for older adults
Older adults have the highest rates of suicide in the US, but most well-known national suicide prevention organizations do not have easily accessible prevention resources targeting this population, a recent study suggests. The findings highlight the urgent need for suicide-prevention efforts that address the unique healthcare needs of older adults, according to the authors -- something for active-aging organizations to be aware of.
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New guidelines for diagnosing dementia released
The Alzheimer's Association recently released new guidelines for diagnosing dementia. What's important for active-aging communities is the fact that the guidelines are applicable to primary and specialty care, not just neurologists. That means they could be easier to implement, and the process may be easier to explain to family members.
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Major depression tied to risky driving among older adults
Older adults with major depressive disorder engaged in riskier driving behaviors, such
as more frequent hard braking, hard cornering, and unpredictable driving patterns compared with individuals without depression, according to a recent study. The authors say the findings suggest that major depression "is associated with driving safety among older adults, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to help them maintain safe driving habits and
independence" -- something for active-aging communities to be aware of.
Mental health
Living apart together benefits older adults' mental health
Living Apart Together (LAT) is the way to go for around 10% of heterosexual couples, including 4% of those over age 60, according to a recent study. Those couples live in different households while maintaining a steady intimate relationship with each other, and likely enjoy mental health benefits. The findings may have implications for active-aging communities, as well.
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Arts & crafts as effective as a job for improving mental health
A new study suggests that taking part in creative activities can provide everyone with a significant wellbeing boost. Because arts and crafts are relatively affordable and accessible, the study authors said that promoting public access to artistic activities could provide a major boost to public mental health. The study reinforces benefits seen in many active-aging organizations.
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