You are assigned to the care of an 80-year-old schizophrenic client who has been admitted to your acute care facility.As you develop a plan of care for this client,you are taking into consideration what reality about being an older adult with schizophrenia?

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Nursing homes provide the majority of care given to older adults with mental health problems.There is limited coverage of mental health services under Medicare and Medicaid,with only approximately 50% of mental health services being covered.Most managed care plans cover mental health counseling and treatment for addictions,not the full spectrum of services needed by older adults.Mental health disorders in older adults are not well recognized; they are frequently confused with age-related changes and thus are not accurately reported.

You Are Assigned to the Care of an 80-Year-Old Schizophrenic