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Ways of Bolstering Resilience in Older Adults

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This article looks at ways to assess and bolster resilience, taking into account a number of factors, including: “Epidemiological studies indicate that an estimated 20% of adults 65 years of age and older meet the criteria for a mental disorder, including dementia, during the previous 12 months (Elmore et al., 2011; Karel et al., 2012). Significant comorbidities exist between psychiatric and cognitive disorders in late life. For instance, adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment have high rates of depression, anxiety and behavioral disturbances, such as agitation. Americans with dementia will increase by 1.5 million during the coming decade.

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Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical

Aging & Longevity > Health

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Program Models

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

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Donald Meichenbaum

related organizations

Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention

University of Waterloo

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Articles and Blog Posts

year

2016

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