Athulya Homecare-Geriatric Home Healthcare

According to the WHO, the world's population of the elderly is set to rise from 12 to 22% from 2016-20150. The estimated number of seniors above 60 would then be 2 billion by 2050. Of this, at least 15% of the adults suffer from mental health disorders . The most common mental health disorders affecting the aged are Depression Anxiety Dementia Cognition issues and Bipolar disorder Most often, the mental health of aged adults is affected due to neglect, isolation and loneliness. All this can be remedied by using senior home healthcare services to keep the elderly booth healthy and happy. Why do mental health disorders develop in senior adults? Aged adults are more prone to mental health disorders because of Reduced vigour, frail health and loss of functional capacity Reduced pain and chronic health problems Loss of loved ones Decline in socio-economic status due to retireme