Florida International Managing Bipolar Disorder Among the Elderly Discussion

Transcultural Perspectives in Mental Health Nursing

Jacob is an 87-year-old with bipolar I disorder. He came to the

United States from Poland in 1937. He was institutionalized for 2 years in a

large mental health facility; currently, he lives in a community mental health

center (transitional housing).

1. Identify three questions that would be important to ask Jacob on your first encounter.

2. What is the main health issue for Jacob?

3. What structures are needed in a community to ensure that Jacob will get the care he needs?

Assignments must be presented in an APA format, with aminimum of 2 evidence-based references, no older than 5 years are required and minimum 500 words.