GeriPal

JUNE 19, 2025

What does that mean for dealing with chronic conditions and syndromes of aging, their health, does it have an impact? But there have been some studies showing higher rates of chronic conditions. Jace 29:36 We see higher rates of mental health challenges that I think are due to overcoming adversity.

Individual 85

Individual Community IT Chronic Condition 85

GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

I have 24,500 veterans on our caseload, 14,000 individuals with diagnosed mental health issue, 8,500 with an alcohol and substance abuse. 60% of all medical costs have nothing to do with your health diagnosis. To Susan’s point. Older people don’t live in the Offices for the Aging. Do I exercise, do I smoke?

Community 89

Community Nurse Practitioner Provider IT 89

GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

But what happened when we finally… When he did get the diagnosis, it all fell into place. So if you think about dementia, it’s on the intersection of aging stigma and mental health stigma. And those people have a higher, not just dementia, but other multiple chronic conditions. You get double whammy.

Patient-Centered 125

Patient-Centered IT Family Families 125