Question

Please discuss the most significant matter of Mental health of older adults and how it impacts career in health services administration.

Answer 1

Some of the psychological disorders in adulthood are significantly altered adaptation,subjective distress,impairement,risk to self or others and socially or culturally unacceptable behaviour.o lder adults in particular are prone to develop physical symptoms which might mask psychological disorders.They feel comfortable seeking medical assistance for pain but not for depression.The most common among older adults is depression.People over age 65 are actually less likely to experience a depressive disorder than are people under the age of 65..About 15 to 30% of older adults living in the community experience depressive symptoms with higher rates among those seen in medical settings.Older adults are more likely to seek treatment for physical symptoms such as pain and abdominal disturbances rather than seeking treatment for what is really psychological symptoms.