Older Adult Guidebook
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A NH Guide to Mental Health and Healthy Aging for Older Adults and Caregivers
Please note that this is a large PDF file and may take several minutes to download.
This guidebook was written by NAMI NH for older adults with mental health concerns and/or mental illness and for their caregivers and family members.
Living with mental illness can be challenging, and as an individual grows older, additional health issues are often encountered. The intention of this guidebook is to help individuals who are in their later years, and their families, find information and resources that may help ease the difficulties of mental illness and related issues of aging and suggest healthy approaches for consumers and caregivers.
The guidebook, first published in 2002, was revised in 2006 to include expanded information on wellness and healthy living, diversity issues, health and mental health integration, suicide prevention and updated information on community, state, and national resources listed in the Appendices.
Providers using this book are encouraged to direct individuals and their families to information that is pertinent to them.
NAMI NH has, under a grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, turned selected guidebook chapters into individual educational presentations. These presentations are offered as workshops for family members, caregivers and social service workers interested in learning more about healthy aging and mental illness.
To purchase a hard copy of this book, send a check for $20.95 ($15 for the guidebook, and $5.95 for shipping and handling) to NAMI NH, Elder's Guidebook, 15 Green Street, Concord NH 03301.
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