... are feasible in resource-limited settings. Social implications The high prevalence of loneliness among institutionalized older adults signals a societal failure to maintain social integration in later life. Repositioning loneliness as a standalone mental health priority can drive policy reforms that shift...

... re-use rights only Depressive symptoms Indigenous older adults Mental health Family functioning Social support Cognitive performance Latent class analysis Colombia Depression is one of the most prevalent and disabling psychogeriatric disorders worldwide (World Health Organization...

... to support family caregivers better. This will help tailor the interventions to their needs. Well-being Dementia Familiy caregivers Older people Mental health Health care GPs Health care services The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends addressing the dementia challenge...

... the participants. Well-being Ageing Mental health Psychological well-being Forgiveness Self-compassion This quantitative research is based on a correlational design. Purposive and snowballing techniques were used as sampling method on a sample size (n = 250) and sample age of 60–75 years...

... enhancements are needed. For example, families can use online games or virtual reality apps to connect and experience things together. Loneliness Mental health Older adults Solutions-focused Technology Older adults are at higher risk of experiencing loneliness mainly because of the loss...

...Sarinrut Juntapim; Ampornpun Theranut Purpose This study aims to describe the mental health status and factors related to the mental health status of older adults living alone. Design/methodology/approach This is a descriptive correlational study. Older adults living alone from the urban area...

...@gmail.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only India Stress Older people Mental health COVID-19 Emotional health Elder people Old people Lockdown The COVID-19 lockdown made an adverse impact on the psychological well-being...

... is the corresponding author and can be contacted at: spatel@hsph.harvard.edu © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Loneliness Resilience Technology Older people Mental health COVID19 Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19...

... et al., 2008), and are less likely to seek treatment for mental health problems, perceiving their difficulties as an inevitable consequence of ageing (Quinn et al., 2009). Research has shown that older adults rate their overall QOL positively even in the presence of physical health...

...Georgia Belam Purpose Yoga practice has become increasingly popular around the world for the benefits it can bring for physical and mental health. However, little research has been done regarding the use of yoga as a therapy for elderly people with mental health problems. This literature review...

... during post-disaster recovery, though they have potentially higher psychosocial distress than younger age groups. This study was conducted to raise awareness about mental health problems suffered by the elderly. Originality/value This is the first study to apply CAPS-5 to assess PTSD among Indonesian...

... and assessments of frailty, specific concerns about frailty in older adults with mental health problems and potential challenges of introducing a formal frailty assessment in psychiatric practice. The population of the study were UK psychiatrists, who were involved in the care of older people...

... and sources of meaning in life were part of the BAS questionnaire. Lieve Josée Hoeyberghs can be contacted at: lieve.hoeyberghs@hogent.be © Emerald Publishing Limited 2019 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Well-being Older people Mental health Quality of life...

... carers to manage distress in older people who are able to engage in language based communication and who are experiencing significant change or loss. Design/methodology/approach This practice informed paper draws on the authors’ extensive experience working as a mental health social worker who...

... their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Design/methodology/approach By reflecting upon existing evidence this position paper offers a narrative of how practice in applying the principles of the MCA may impact upon the mental wellbeing of older people. Drawing upon court of protection judgements...

... Older people Mental health Employment Dementia Care homes In total, 12 participants were interviewed from six care homes caring for residents with dementia in the London region. The care homes varied in size and in ownership. Managers kindly agreed to release participants from their work...

...Caroline Norrie; Jenny Weinstein; Ray Jones; Rick Hood; Sadiq Bhanbro Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the introduction of individual personal budgets for older people and people with mental health problems in one local authority (LA) in 2011. Design/methodology/approach...

... to take a more positive look to the future and concentrates on urban life and its context. Inger Maleen Bachmann can be contacted at: im.bachmann@gmail.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Mental health Loneliness Public participation Ageing well Intergenerational Community...

...Toby Williamson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the findings from a research project that explored the mental health experiences and expectations of the so-called “baby boomer” population born between 1946 and 1955 who are now moving into later life. Design/methodology...

...Toby Williamson Purpose This paper seeks to provide an overview of key issues involved in older men's mental health and well being and describes a service improvement project called Grouchy Old Men? that focused on older men who were isolated and at risk of depression and suicide...