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August 4 Webinar: Suicide and Self-Harm in the Residential Elderly

August 4 Webinar: Suicide and Self-Harm in the Residential Elderly

During a one-hour webinar on August 4, Kathleen Weissberg with Select Rehabilitation will discuss prevalence of suicidality in long term care settings, the signs and behaviors which point to elevated risk, steps to improve the comfort and ability of staff to conduct effective interviews and risk assessments, the particularly high risks facing the incoming Baby Boomer population, and additional tips for addressing depression in this pivotal time. 

Acts of suicide, ideation, and self-harm in later life is a highly-prevalent, but minimally-researched and uncomfortably discussed topic in the United States. Yet the older adult presents with many or all of the primary risk factors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, stress, anxiety, fear, and sadness can all exacerbate or result in symptoms of depression. Further, life transitions experienced by the elderly including changes in housing of oneself or one’s spouse exacerbate the risk, making the transition to assisted living or long term care a crucial point to deliver screening and intervention. 

Suicide and Self-Harm in the Residential Elderly | Register
August 4, 2020 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Attendees can earn one-hour of NAB-approved continuing education by attending the live webinar.

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