Depression

This new book (2024) from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine focuses on strategies tailored to different age groups and communities facing the challenges of social isolation and loneliness that arose during or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to promote social connectedness and well-being.

This article describes behavioral, activities-based intervention for depression to increase resident overall activity participation and improve depressive symptoms.

Read this article to learn more about depression in older adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) public health impact review and approaches to treatment.

This tool from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is intended to assist facilities in identifying risk factors for adverse drug events and implementing programs to minimize such risks.

Minimum Data Set (MDS) training is available in both Sections C and D, Cognitive & Mood Assessment. Training includes the updated "BIMS Video Tutorial." Scroll down the page to locate the materials for Sections C & D.

Register to attend this webinar on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CT. The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) offers certified Medicare and Medicaid nursing home staff a centralized hub of trainings, technical assistance and resources at no cost. The COE-NF specializes in behavioral health topics affecting residents' quality of life and provides resources to guide all staff in improving care for residents experiencing mental wellness issues.

These recommended strategies for families and caregivers help loved ones transition into a new environment.

This Nov. 10, 2022, LTC Connect recording focuses on mental health and wellness. Monika Maxwell, RN, TeamSTEPPS master trainer, discusses how to recognize the signs of mental health struggles, identify potential causes and empower individuals to be proactive in caring for their mental wellness..

This mini-toolkit includes resources geared toward improving medication safety.

This presentation is from the Nov. 10, 2022, LTC Connect webinar, "Mental Health and Wellness Check-in Handout."

This Quality Measures Tip Sheet provides an overview of the depressive symptoms (long-stay) measure, minimum data set coding requirements, assessment considerations, monitoring ideas and resource links.

This kit provides best practice guidance on how to enhance care and results for elder adults suffering from depression.

The COE-NF serves as a centralized hub and national model for expanding capacity in nursing facilities to care for residents with a variety of behavioral health needs. Training, technical assistance and workforce development will be provided for staff in nursing facilities.

In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Brief #2, depression among older adults is discussed as a public health concern. This resource provides information on various evidence-based approaches that can reduce occurrence while increasing overall health.

This tool from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement provides instructions for conducting a retrospective review of patient records using triggers to identify possible adverse drug events. Log-in may be required to access information.

This webinar features Karen Orsi, BA, director with the Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition; and Jacqueline Millspaugh, M.Ed., LPC, clinical support manager with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, who discussed how to improve care for older adults by addressing depression in nursing homes. Topics included symptoms of depression, how to identify red flags for the varied levels of care that might be needed and helpful screening tools. They also reviewed developmental expectations for Late Adulthood, key factors for successful adjustment and how to create an environment that offers opportunities for both prevention and intervention.

La Red de Innovación de la Calidad de TMF, bajo contrato con los Centros de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid, diseñó este paquete de cambios para proporcionar las estrategias para abordar los eventos adversos de medicamentos.