Write an essay on the practice challenges of working with the elderly population who experience substance misuse, addiction, and mental health concerns.

Write an essay on the practice challenges of working with the elderly population who experience substance misuse, addiction, and mental health concerns. Discuss the role of the primary care physician to liaise (e.g., the referral to and from an older adult mental health team), and the potential for linkage with other care providers around client care needs. Discuss the community services that are or need to be available to support the elder’s need for treatment. Discuss other contributing factors such as finances, cognitive function, social isolation, physical limitations, family, and unique characteristics (e.g., LGBTQ).