Legal Protections for Older Adults

Aging is a normal part of life. It is likely that in your day to day, you have relationships with people in this population. It is our responsibility to reach out and care for the older adults in our lives.

Read:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-simple-guide-to-carin_b_12885810

Illustrateyour understanding of mental illness in the elderly population to advocate for this population.

Include each of the following points in your discussion:

• Read the article
• What are actions you can take to care for older adults
• How can your actions positively affect older adult patients with mental illness?
• Discuss if you agree or disagree with your classmates' assessments. Why?