The Road Less Traveled: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Elderly Mental Well-Being in the Long-Term Care Setting

Learning Objectives
1.Identify three impacts of mental health on older adults in a long-term care setting.
2.Apply knowledge of the Case Manager role in providing mental health support systems for the elderly resident, staff and family.
3.Name five screening/assessment tools to implement for the elderly patient with mental health issues or diagnosis.
4.Identify two strategies to enhance integrated service delivery, including effective therapeutic techniques, for individuals with mental health needs.
5.Explain the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing mental health issues in the long-term care setting.