Contents

1. Introduction

2. Focus on depression

2.1 What is depression?
2.2 Risk factors for depression
2.3 Protective factors
2.4 Recognising and treating depression

3. Focus on dementia

3.1 Introduction
3.2 ‘Normal’ age related cognitive changes
3.3 Importance of early recognition
3.4 What do older people with dementia want?

4. Long-standing mental ill health

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Mental health needs
4.3 Issues
4.4 Improving support

5. Conclusion

6. References

7. Self-assessment