Rising suicide risk among seniors due to loneliness, mobility, financial insecurity, study finds

Rising suicide risk among seniors due to loneliness, mobility, financial insecurity, study finds 
McKnights Home Care, by Adam Healy; 3/5/24
As the number of adults over 65 continues to grow, suicide rates among older adults have also been rising, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Between 2008 and 2017, the share of suicide-related emergency department visits among adults 65 years and older more than doubled. These older adults face age-related stressors that can negatively affect mental health, such as declining physical health, reduced mental sharpness, or the loss of friends or loved ones, which can heighten the risk of suicide.