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Conclusion

This concludes Learning Object 4. In this learning object, you have had the chance to explore some of the key facts about the prevalence and incidence of mental health issues in older people. You have examined both the risk and protective factors that are relevant to different groups. You have also gained some foundation knowledge about what characterises different major mental disorders such as dementia and depression.

We hope you have found it stimulating and that it has answered some of the questions you may have about older people and mental health. If there is anything you have not felt sure about try returning to that section again as things often make more sense the second time around!

If there are any sections of the learning object that you have not yet had a chance to explore, you might like to take the opportunity to do this now. Go back to the Start page to access all sections.

If you go to the References section, you will find some ideas for further reading on the themes explored in this learning object.

We have also included a self-assessment section whee you can see if you have assimilated the key messages from this learning object. To go there go back to the start page and click on the self-assessment button.