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Alzheimer Disease/therapy , Aged/psychology , Alzheimer Disease/psychology , Empathy , Goals , Humans , Quality of LifeSubject(s)
Aged/psychology , Aspirations, Psychological , Life Change Events , Mental Health , Human Development , Humans , Personal SatisfactionSubject(s)
Geriatric Psychiatry , Periodicals as Topic , Publishing , Review Literature as Topic , Humans , United StatesSubject(s)
Aging/psychology , Gender Identity , Stereotyping , Aged , Child , Fantasy , Female , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, Committee on Aging, believes that a crisis has emerged with respect to the understanding of the nature and treatment of schizophrenia in older persons. Moreover, critical gaps exist in clinical services for this population. In this article, we examine the epidemiology of aging and schizophrenia; life-course changes in psychopathology, cognitive function, social functioning, and physical health; and various concerns regarding treatment, services, and financing. Finally, we propose six research and policy recommendations and suggest methods for addressing the research questions that we have posed.
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Geriatric Psychiatry , Mental Health Services/organization & administration , Schizophrenia/therapy , Aged , Aging/physiology , Health Policy , Humans , Schizophrenic Psychology , United StatesSubject(s)
Aging/psychology , Creativity , Famous Persons , Intelligence , Adult , Aged , Humans , Literature , Mathematics , Middle Aged , Philosophy , PsychoanalysisSubject(s)
Aging/psychology , Human Development , Personality Development , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Attitude to Death , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Life , Male , Middle Aged , Social EnvironmentSubject(s)
Aging/physiology , Health Services/standards , Adult , Aged , Humans , Middle Aged , Patient SatisfactionABSTRACT
To the extent that the nature, potential, and prevalence of creativity in later life are misunderstood, the research, practice, and policies that address the needs and potential contributions of older adults will suffer. There is no denying the magnitude of disease and disability associated with aging. But what is considerably underappreciated, if not denied, is the opportunity for and frequency of creative growth and expression among aged individuals.
