Abstract
The Final Course: a Workshop Guide. How to Respond to an Older Person who is Depressed
Schmall V L~~Stiehl R E
“The Final Course” is a workshop for families, practitioners older people that addresses depression in later life. The workshop includes a video presentation that tells the story of Gladys Murphy, who becomes depressed after a stroke limits her abilities. The situation presented in the video can be used as a focus for discussing the reasons for depression, signs of depression, ways to help, & how to recognize & respond to the suicidal person. Kit includes manual, audiotape, video & 80 slides.