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Double Bind for the Elderly: More Depression, Fewer Social Workers

Senior citizens commit suicide at a higher rate than any other age group, yet they face a shortage of mental health professionals specializing in their needs.

There are currently 6,000 geriatric social workers in the US but there is a need for 32,600, writes Paul Downey, president of nonprofit Serving Seniors. That need is expected to double when all baby boomers reach age 65, he notes.

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Times of San Diego

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