In certain cases, despite better health and increase in wealth, there is evidence that many older people are becoming increasingly dissatisfied, lonelier and more depressed, many living with low levels of life satisfaction and wellbeing. At this stage, a decline in mental wellbeing should not be viewed as a natural and inevitable part of ageing and there is a need to raise both older people’s and societal expectations for mental wellbeing in later life.
Though many older people lead happy, well-balanced and independent lives, the transition into later life can be affected by many differential variables, including physical health, financial security, societal attitudes, geographical location, access to support and services and responsibility for the care of others. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) produced public health guidance for primary care and…
