Aging and Mental Health

• Main Author: Constanca Paul (auth)
• Other Authors: Lia Fernandes (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2017
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; Delirium; Disability; chronic diseases; Aging; Depression; Frailty; Mental Health; Dementia
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

People are progressively ageing all over the world, and it is estimated that the number of persons aged 60 or over will more than triple by 2100. This emerging population will experience an inevitable rise in dementia, mental health problems and chronic diseases. According to GBD (2010), neuropsychi...