Preparing for mental health consequences of COVID-19 in your older patients

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Preparing for mental health consequences of COVID-19 in your older patients

Ngaire Kerse

Ngaire Kerse

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Remember that older people have weathered many storms before, and their wisdom can be shared

ELDER HEALTH

Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse discusses ways you can help your older patients make it through the pandemic with their mental health intact

Three steps to prevent mental health problems during COVID-19, 1. Check in regularly with older patients and discuss their support needs. 2. Consider the increased risk for elder abuse and neglect, and have sys