Understanding Depression in Older Adults

Side by Side is a program promoting mental health for older adults, their families, and caregivers. Providing care for an older adult can present many challenges. Caregivers – be they family, friends, or paid staff – face many complexities regarding physical and mental health. Caregivers can maximize their well-being and the well-being of their person if they understand these issues and know what to do.

The relationship between physical and mental health impacts medical conditions and vice-versa. Side by Side addresses the variety of issues that can be challenging to older adults and their caregivers. This program will focus on understanding depression in older adults.

Tamworth Community Nurse Association will be hosting this program at the Cook Library. Click on the flyer below to find out more about NAMI's Side by Side series or click here.