McKnight’s Senior Living March 29, 2024
Aaron Dorman

For seniors dealing with mental health issues, a digital intervention, such as a smartphone app, can be a lifeline. However, eventually they will need to see a professional to improve their symptoms, a new study states.

Assessing the level of anxiety or depression in seniors can be tricky and statistics are somewhat variable, depending on what region is being studied and whether the data is looking for depression or any mental health issue.

Seniors are at greater risk for feelings of loneliness and isolation, as well as mental distress due to physical and cognitive decline.

At least one study estimates that 37% of long-term care residents have some level of depression. Others have warned of a “senior mental health...

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