📄 Abstract
The rising global population of older adults presents new challenges in healthcare, particularly in the management of mental health conditions such as dementia and depression. These disorders not only impair cognitive, functional, and emotional well-being but also significantly affect quality of life for older individuals and their families. Geriatric mental health nursing plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges by providing holistic, patient-centered care that combines clinical expertise with compassionate psychosocial support. Nurses are uniquely positioned to detect early symptoms, manage complex care needs, implement evidence-based interventions, and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans. This article explores the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and impact of dementia and depression among older adults. It emphasizes nursing strategies for assessment, management, and rehabilitation, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, communication techniques, caregiver support, and ethical considerations. By integrating theory, practice, and advocacy, geriatric mental health nurses can significantly enhance outcomes and promote dignity, autonomy, and well-being among older adults living with dementia and depression
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📚 How to Cite:
Ms. Roshna Lytton , Mr. Santhosh Kumar. J , GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING: CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSION , Volume 10 , Issue 9, september 2025, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) ,