According to the Pan American Health Organization, over one in four older individuals experience some sort of mental disorder. While changes in mood and behavior often accompany the onset of mental illness in elderly people, family and friends may dismiss…
Schizophrenia is a severe and lifelong mental disorder that can cause debilitating symptoms, including delusions and hallucinations. For cases of schizophrenia in elderly adults, treatment protocols and long-term care needs can be quite different (and often more complex) than they…
Bipolar disorder affects millions of Americans, and while it is often associated with young people, it can be found in adults as well. Sometimes called manic depression, bipolar disorder affects emotions and behavior and can lead to manic states, during…