Virtual Event: Brookdale Senior Living CE Series
Join Brookdale Senior Living on Saturday, September 12 for "Suicide and The Elderly: Prevention Can Be Possible."
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. The CDC has noted an increase in suicide by 30% since 1999. Additionally, the older adult population represents 12% of the suicides which is the fastest growing rate of suicide among any age group. Furthermore, the majority of older adult suicide victims are male, and 84% of those have no known mental health condition.
This program seeks to identify signs of older adults at risk for suicide, signs of impending attempt to commit suicide, interventions to mitigate the risk of suicide in the aging community and how to cope if an older person does complete the act of suicide.
Following this presentation the participant will be able to:
- Identify older adults at highest risk of suicide and contributing factors
- Articulate some interventions to mitigate the risk of elder suicide, including the Five Action Steps to assist someone in emotional pain
- Articulate the importance of the indicated, selective and universal approach to suicide risk mitigation and older adults
- Discuss and identify a coping strategy if a suicide is completed
To see the event flier, visit here.
This event is FREE to attend and will be held virtually via Zoom. Register here.
For more information, please visit here or contact Danna Barnes, business development director at Brookdale Senior Living, 832.977.9746 or dbarnes19@brookdale.com.