The Elderly Remain in Need of Mental Health Services
HRD-82-112
Published: Sep 16, 1982. Publicly Released: Sep 16, 1982.
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GAO discussed the status of mental health services for older clients. The study's findings are based on professional literature and visits to mental health agencies and nursing homes in two states. In addition, barriers to service development and their implications for an aging population were discussed.
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Block grantsCommunity health servicesElder careElderly personsMental health care servicesMental illnessesNursing homesProgram evaluationState-administered programsMental health