Understanding and Managing Mental Health in the Elderly (Clinical and Individual Perspective)

Mental health in older adults is an important aspect of healthy ageing, as changes in cognitive and emotional function, chronic diseases, social isolation, loss of roles, and reduced independence can affect psychological well-being. Older adults may experience common mental health conditions such as depression, dementia, and delirium, which can present with overlapping symptoms and require appropriate assessment and management. Understanding these conditions from both clinical and individual perspectives is essential to support early recognition, appropriate intervention, and better quality of life. This class provides learners with practical knowledge of mental health problems in the elderly, including assessment, clinical management, behavioral disturbances in dementia, and non-pharmacological approaches.

Understanding and Managing Mental Health in the Elderly (Clinical and Individual Perspective) is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of mental health issues in older adults from clinical and individual perspectives. The class covers the recognition and differentiation of delirium and infection, identification and management of depression, basic concepts and management principles of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, as well as non-pharmacological therapies in psychogeriatric care. The learning process emphasizes multidimensional assessment, individualized management, psychosocial approaches, and person-centered care to support the safety, independence, and quality of life of older adults.