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Peer reviewedKoenig, Harold G.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1994
Notes that low Medicare reimbursement rates are already causing some mental health professionals to turn away elderly patients. Considers baby boomer cohort who, unlike elders today, have high rates of psychiatric illness and are more likely to seek mental health services. Projects increasing gap over next 25 years between need and availability of…
Descriptors: Baby Boomers, Futures (of Society), Geriatrics, Health Insurance
Peer reviewedKermis, Marguerite D. – Gerontologist, 1986
Reviews a report prepared by the Senate Select Committee on Aging and the American Association of Retired Persons and presents an alternative interpretation, suggesting that high rates of mental health problems in old age are accompanied by an unmet need for services. Presents problems in governmental policy as contributing to service…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Epidemiology, Government Role, Individual Needs
