Crisis Intervention with the Elderly: Theory, Practical Issues, and Training Procedures |
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... individuals over the age of 65 ( mostly males ) , and the major- ity of these are believed to be due to depression . While younger persons often use suicide attempts as a " cry for help , " older suicidal individuals usually sincerely ...
... individuals over the age of 65 ( mostly males ) , and the major- ity of these are believed to be due to depression . While younger persons often use suicide attempts as a " cry for help , " older suicidal individuals usually sincerely ...
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... individuals who do not engage in overt sexual activity are asked why they abstain , many respond that they and / or their partner are limited by poor health . There are a number of chronic dis- eases found more frequently in the elderly ...
... individuals who do not engage in overt sexual activity are asked why they abstain , many respond that they and / or their partner are limited by poor health . There are a number of chronic dis- eases found more frequently in the elderly ...
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... individuals . Elderly patients consume approximately 25 percent of the drugs dispensed annually in this country , with the po- tential for adverse drug reactions standing about three times higher than that of persons aged 20 to 30. This ...
... individuals . Elderly patients consume approximately 25 percent of the drugs dispensed annually in this country , with the po- tential for adverse drug reactions standing about three times higher than that of persons aged 20 to 30. This ...
Contents
The Richmond Senior Hotline A Brief Overview | 3 |
Theoretical Underpinnings | 9 |
Practical Issues Involved in Establishing a Hotline | 15 |
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