Medical Use of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Older Adults: A Focused Discussion on Safety
To create clarity around use and safety of cannibidiol (CBD) for medical purposes in older adults, The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) convened a panel of experts in various relevant disciplines (pharmacy, clinical medicine and research, law and policy) and stakeholders in both the patient and professional arenas. This white paper summarizes presentations on pertinent topics and ideas for consideration developed by stakeholders.
Moving Toward What Matters Most
Nexus Summit 2021 Blog:
Moving Toward What Matters Most
Christine Arenson, MD, Co-Director, National Center
Barbara Brandt, PhD, Director, National Center
The Impact of the Older Adult Mental Health Workforce Shortage on the Public Mental Health System
This paper created by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors discusses the impact of the older adult mental health workforce shortage on the public mental health system. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the current landscape and to offer recommendations on how the public mental health system can respond to the behavioral health needs of older adults while addressing the workforce shortage to the extent possible.
TAC Assessment Working Paper: Improving Community Options for Older Adults
This paper created by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors discusses a variety of ways to improve community care facilities and options for older adults. It describes the relationship between two federal programs: the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program and the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for Senior Centers
This toolkit created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) helps senior centers integrate suicide prevention into activities that support well-being. It describes activities that increase protective factors, and explains how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of suicide and a suicide attempt or death. Several tools for providers along with fact sheets for older adults.
Promoting Emotional Health and Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for Senior Living Communities
This toolkit created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health, suicide prevention, and encourages active participation among residents. It includes guidelines for integrating suicide prevention into ongoing programs, hands-on tools, and training manuals.
Get Connected: Linking Older Adults with Resources on Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health--2019 Edition
Designed for organizations that provide services to older adults, this toolkit created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers information and materials to help understanding the issues associated with substance misuse and mental illness in older adults. The toolkit also contains materials to educate older adults.
Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 26: Treating Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults
This updated Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is designed to help providers and others better understand how to identify, manage, and prevent substance misuse in older adults.
Resources by Discipline
This website from the Parkinson's Foundation provides a variety of resources by discipline regarding Parkinson's disease. Health professionals are the key to providing better care for people living with Parkinson's. From publications, webinars and fact sheets to share with Parkinson's community to online and in-person courses, the web page serves as a guide to educational resources for providers, patients, and caregivers.