Mental Health and Suicide in Seniors
Preventing Suicide in Older Adults
Join the Right at Home Palm Beach team at Arden Courts of Delray Beach for a free Lunch and Learn event on mental health and suicide in elderly adults. Suicide is major issue amongst older adults, but it is rarely talked about. According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, seniors over the age of 65 have high suicide rates. More troubling, those over the age of 85 have the highest rates of suicide among adults.
Warning Signs of Suicide
There are several risk factors that may be a sign of seniors contemplating suicide. Some include:
- Statements about death and suicide
- Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
- Feelings of depression
- Social withdrawal or isolation
- Difficulty making decisions
If you or a loved one are having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for free and confidential support.
For more information, please call Bruce Gropper, at (561) 440-2273, or visit us at Right at Home Palm Beach at 8461 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth FL, 33467.
Date: Thursday, July 19th, 2018
Time: 11:30AM
Location: Arden Courts of Delray Beach, 16150 Jog Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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