Unfortunately, individuals age 65 and older are often under-diagnosed and offered less support for mental health issues (Newman, 2017).

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Some challenges that are unique to older adults living with mental health diagnoses such as depression and anxiety:

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• Limitations set by Medicare insurance

• Ageism 

• Access issues with respect to abilities, geography and living on a fixed income

• Biased views held by older adults and providers about mental health issues 

• Over-reliance on nursing homes to be a one-stop shop for care

• Autonomy, Competency and Capacity