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Direct linkKarel, Michele J.; Gatz, Margaret; Smyer, Michael A. – American Psychologist, 2012
Until relatively recently, most psychologists have had limited professional involvement with older adults. With the baby boomers starting to turn 65 years old in 2011, sheer numbers of older adults will continue to increase. About 1 in 5 older adults has a mental disorder, such as dementia. Their needs for mental and behavioral health services are…
Descriptors: Baby Boomers, Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Mental Health
Stolee, Paul; McAiney, Carrie A.; Hillier, Loretta M.; Harris, Diane; Hamilton, Pam; Kessler, Linda; Madsen, Victoria; Le Clair, J. Kenneth – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2009
This article explores facilitators and barriers to the impact and sustainability of a learning initiative to increase capacity of long-term care (LTC) homes to manage the mental health needs of older persons, through development of in-house Psychogeriatric Resource Persons (PRPs). Twenty interviews were conducted with LTC staff. Management…
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Continuing Education, Barriers, Professional Development
