Identify an older adult age 65 +, use a 1st and last initial. Execute a therapeutic assessment interview with them for at least two interview sessions assessing their self-identified:
Identify an older adult age 65 +, use a 1st and last initial. Execute a therapeutic assessment interview with them for at least two interview sessions assessing their self-identified:
Demographics, life time education and career/employmentTwo most significant (positive) times in their livesWhat past hardship or loss has the client successfully negotiated in the past?Two personal strengthsEngage them in identifying what is healthy versus non-healthy coping skillsInquire of 2 healthy coping skills they have used in the past and/or nowThree (3) pieces of advice they would give to their younger self if they could?View the Hartford Institute video on how to use the Geriatric Depression Scale https://consultgerirn.org/resources/media/?vid_id=4200933#player_containerSupport the client in taking the Geriatric Depression Scale: short form
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Support the client in taking the Fulmer SPICES assessment https://consultgerirn.org/uploads/File/trythis/try_this_1.pdfPerform a mini mental status exam and Patient stress questionnairePerform a suicide assessmentReport the findings from the Geriatric Depression Scale, Fulmer Spices, Patient stress questionnaire and the mini mental status examThe assignment should be written in an APA-formatted essay. The essay should be at least 1500 words in length and include at least two scholarly sources other than provided materials.
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