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The emphasis of this material is placed on healthy aging and ways of maintaining positive mental health. We believe that it is important to present mental health issues in a way that encourages positive approaches and is part of a continuum of healthy aging. Our goal is to have materials that inform, without being overwhelming. This information is intended to be used for educational purposes only. Using these materials does not qualify you to counsel those with mental health issues, to diagnose problems, or to recommend specific treatments. The goal of our project is to inform others about mental health issues in later life and to make them aware of where to get help. Materials for the project were especially contributed by the Positive Aging Resource Center at http://positiveaging.org/
The materials on this web site were developed for the North Dakota Mental Health and Aging Education Project. The purpose of the project is to educate those individuals who have regular contact with older adults in North Dakota. These individuals are referred to as “natural caregivers” and may include professionals and nonprofessionals such as family members, outreach workers, parish nurses, pastors, local law enforcement, extension agents, business owners and a variety of other people who have direct and frequent contact with older adults. By increasing the expertise among natural caregivers on aging processes and distinguishing normal changes from real mental health concerns, the mental health needs of older adults can better be met. With better-informed natural caregivers in communities across the state of North Dakota, and a cadre of trained educators to facilitate further education, progress can be made to reduce barriers to treatment and serve those needing assistance in a manner that is acceptable and even desired within the culture of a community.
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