As the world’s population of seniors grows around you, so will the number of people living with a mental disorder. According to the World Health Organization, one in six people will be 60 years or older by 2030. Due to loneliness, social isolation, and other factors that come with aging, approximately 14 percent of these adults live with a mental disorder. Senior Life Solutions Program Manager Jennalee Lundquist says things like retirement, moving, deaths of loved ones, physical limitations, and the loss of independence are all factors that could lead to seniors developing mental health issues. Mental Health America says that 60 percent of older adults 65 and older believe that depression is just part of getting older, but she says it does not have to be that way if you are willing to talk about it.

Lundquist adds that spending time outside, taking pictures of loved ones around the house, and journaling are great ways to improve mental health. Senior Life Solutions offers individual, group, and family therapy for older adults who need a little extra help addressing their mental health struggles. You can learn more about Senior Life Solutions and the mental health concerns of older adults by clicking on this link to listen to our full interview with Lundquist.