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The brain is inarguably the most important organ in our bodies. A critical component of our overall well-being, it's our primary operations center—controling all thought, movement, and behavior. Like any other organ in our body, the brain can become damaged, sick, or disordered. When this happens, both mental and physical function can be disrupted.
In later life, mental illness symptoms tend to be more physical. Fatigue, muscle aches, pain, sleeplessness and digestive problems are common examples of the physical manifestation of a mental disorder.
As we age, certain physical changes, life experiences, and changing circumstances influence our vulnerability to mental illness. In late life, we must be aware of these risks and know the symptoms that indicate there is a problem.
Improvements in mental health and general medical care have resulted in more individuals with serious mental illness living longer than ever before.
"Dementia" and “cognitive impairment” are terms that refer to a set of symptoms that interfere with daily life, safety and independence.
Elder abuse can affect all people regardless of ethnic background, social status, and gender.
Trauma results when experiences that physically or emotionally harmful to an individual have lasting adverse effects on their mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Many older people are not aware of the age related changes that make their bodies more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol, drugs, and medications.
Older adults have a very high rate of suicide. They intend to complete (they are less likely for an attempt to be a “call for help”) and they use the most lethal of means (firearms are most involved).
