American Psychological Association
Changes in Mental Health and Mental Processes
Demographic, Economic, and Social Issues
Psychological Problems of Older Adults
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Conclusion |
American Psychological Association Changes in Mental Health and Mental Processes Demographic, Economic, and Social Issues Psychological Problems of Older Adults |
Armed
with the facts about the myths and realities surrounding
aging, society can better prepare itself to assist its
older population, as can individual families. Regular
mood and memory checkups should be encouraged for all
older adults, just as we now encourage regular physicals.
What's important to remember is that depression and
social isolation are not normal for older
Americans--living happily and productively is the norm
for today's older adults.
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