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Understanding Mental Health Disorders in Older Adults
Mental health disorders are fairly common in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 20% of people age 55 years or older report some type of mental health issue such as anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, or other condition such as bipolar disorder.