Mental Health in the geriatric population

Develop a potential project to improve the health of a specific population of interest or a population at risk. This
practicum is designed to help you develop as a scholar practitioner and health leader to promote positive social
change in your own community. In this practicum experience you will focus on primary prevention of a health
problem in your community (see text for definition.) You already possess the knowledge and skills to help those
who are acutely ill. This experience will help learn how to prevent a health problem in a specific population at
risk at the community and system level of care (see text for definition). Consequently, because you are well
aware of how to care for individuals you will now develop leadership and advocacy skills to improve the health
of the community. Collaborating with other professionals and community members in your community will be
the key to a successful practicum and project.
Answer the following questions as you develop your evidence-based, culturally appropriate intervention for
your community:
What health issue, problem, or disparity in health outcomes is of concern to you as a scholar practitioner in
your community? What gaps in knowledge and care do you see as possible causes for the health issue? What
does the health data tell you about the health issue? What does the literature tell you about the health issue?
How can you learn about the health issue and about possible solutions from the viewpoint of families,
community as a whole, and health professionals in your community? What evidence is there to support your
proposal? What is one avenue you could advocate for improved health outcomes and know when a change
has taken place?
FYI- I live in Fort Myers, Florida